Operating The Parking Brake; Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro 30524 Operator's Manual

Operating the Parking Brake

Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or
leave it unattended. Before each use, check the parking
brake for proper operation.
If the parking brake does not hold securely, adjust it. Refer
to Servicing the Parking Brake on page
Caution
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine while it is
unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and set the
parking brake when leaving the machine
unattended, even if just for a few minutes.
Setting the Parking Brake
Pull the parking brake lever rearward (Fig. 22).
Figure 19
1. Parking brake lever (in the released position)
Releasing the Parking Brake
Push the parking brake lever forward.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting
1. Connect the wires to the spark plugs.
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2. Open the fuel valve.
Note: A cold weather staring kit has been incorporated to
assist engine starting in cold weather or when the unit has
not been run for a period of time.
To use cold start kit:
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1. Split ring
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3. Disengage the blade control (PTO) and move the speed
4. Move the drive levers to neutral and set the neutral
5. Move the speed control lever to neutral.
6. Turn the ignition key to the Run position.
7. Move the throttle control midway between the Fast and
8. Pull the choke knob out.
9. Grasp the recoil starter handle firmly and pull it out
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Grasp split ring (Fig. 20) on right side of machine,
pull ring and chain straight out from side of machine
and hook ring over control shield bolt.
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Figure 20
After engine is started, pull chain straight out from
side of machine until ring can be removed from
shield bolt. Slowly release tension on chain.
control lever to neutral.
locks.
Slow positions before starting a cold engine.
until positive engagement results; then pull the handle
vigorously to start the engine. Allow the rope to recoil
slowly.
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2. Control shield bolt