Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro 30605 Operator's Manual

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Slow down and use caution when making turns and
crossing roads and sidewalks with the machine. Always
yield the right-of-way.
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Turn on the flashing warning lights on the machine
whenever you travel on a public road, except where such
use is prohibited by law.
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Disengage the drive to the attachment and shut off the
engine before adding fuel and adjusting the height of cut.
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Reduce the throttle setting before stopping the engine
and, if the engine has a fuel-shutoff valve, shut off the
fuel when you have finished operating the machine.
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Never run an engine in an area where exhaust gases are
enclosed.
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Never leave a running engine unattended.
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Before leaving the operating position, do the following:
– Stop the machine on level ground.
– Disengage the power take-off and lower the
attachments.
– Set the parking brake.
– Shut off the engine and remove the key.
– Wait for all moving parts to stop.
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Do not change the governor settings on or overspeed
the engine. Operating the engine at excessive speed may
increase the potential for personal injury.
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Do not use the machine as a towing vehicle.
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Use accessories and attachments approved by The Toro®
Company only.
Rollover Protection System (ROPS)
Safety
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Do not remove the ROPS from the machine.
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Ensure that the seat belt is attached and that you can
release it quickly in the event of an emergency.
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Always wear your seat belt when the ROPS is up.
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Check carefully for overhead clearances, such as branches,
doorways, and electrical wires, before driving the machine
under them. Do not contact them.
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Keep the ROPS in safe operating condition by thoroughly
inspecting it periodically for damage and keeping all the
mounting fasteners tight.
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Replace a damaged ROPS. Do not repair or revise it.
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Any alterations to a ROPS must be approved by The
Toro® Company.
Slope Safety
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Slow down the machine and use extra care on hillsides.
Travel in the recommended direction on hillsides. Turf
conditions can affect the stability of the machine.
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Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine on a
slope. If the tires lose traction, disengage the blade(s) and
proceed slowly straight down the slope.
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Do not turn the machine sharply. Use care when reversing
the machine.
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When operating the machine on a slope, always keep all
cutting units lowered.
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Avoid turning the machine on slopes. If you must turn,
turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
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Use extra care while operating the machine with
attachments; they can affect the stability of the machine.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
Important: The fuel system automatically bleeds itself
when any of the following situations occur:
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Initial start up of a new machine.
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The engine has ceased running due to lack of fuel.
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Maintenance has been performed upon the fuel system
components.
1. Remove your foot from the traction pedal and ensure
that it is in neutral. Ensure that the parking brake is set.
2. Move the engine-speed switch to the L
position.
3. Turn the ignition key to the R
Note: The glow indicator will light.
4. When the glow indicator dims, turn the ignition key
to the S position. Release the key immediately
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when the engine starts and allow it to return to the
R position.
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Important: Do not run the starter motor more
than 30 seconds at a time or premature starter
failure may result. If the engine fails to start after
30 seconds, turn the key to the O
the controls and procedures, wait 30 additional
seconds, and repeat the starting procedure.
5. Allow engine to warm up at mid speed (without load),
then move the throttle control to the desired position.
Important: Allow engine to idle for 5 minutes before
shutting it off after a full-load operation. Failure to do
so may lead to turbo-charger trouble.
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