Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro 23510 Operator's Manual

DANGER
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion
from gasoline can burn you and others and can
damage property.
• Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area,
when the engine is cold. Wipe up any gasoline
that spills.
• Never fill the fuel tank inside an enclosed trailer.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add
gasoline to the fuel tank until the level is 6 to 13
mm (1/4 to 1/2 inch) below the bottom of the
filler neck. This empty space in the tank allows
gasoline to expand.
• Never smoke when handling gasoline, and stay
away from an open flame or where gasoline
fumes may be ignited by a spark.
• Store gasoline in an approved container and
keep it out of the reach of children. Never buy
more than a 30-day supply of gasoline.
• Do not operate without the entire exhaust
system in place and in proper working condition.
DANGER
In certain conditions during fueling, static
electricity can be released, causing a spark which
can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion
from gasoline can burn you and others and can
damage property.
• Always place gasoline containers on the ground
away from your vehicle before filling.
• Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or
on a truck or trailer bed, because interior carpets
or plastic truck-bed liners may insulate the
container and slow the loss of any static charge.
• When practical, remove fuel-powered equipment
from the truck or trailer, and fuel the equipment
with the wheels on the ground. If this is not
possible, then refuel such equipment on a truck
or trailer from a portable container rather than
from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
• If a fuel-dispenser nozzle must be used, keep the
nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank
or container opening at all times until fueling is
complete.
WARNING
Fuel is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term
exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and
illness.
• Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
• Keep your face away from the nozzle and the
fuel tank or conditioner opening.
• Keep fuel away from your eyes and skin.
Filling the Fuel Tank
1. Disengage the cutting blades, stop the engine, wait for
all moving parts to stop, and turn the engine switch
to the Off position.
2. Allow the engine to cool.
3. Clean around the fuel-tank cap and remove it.
Note: The cap is tethered to the fuel tank.
4. Add unleaded gasoline to the fuel tank until the level
is just inside the mesh filter basket.
Important: This space in the tank allows gasoline
to expand. Do not fill the fuel tank completely full.
5. Install the fuel-tank cap securely.
6. Wipe up any spilled gasoline.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Ensure that the blade-control bail is in the off position.
2. Move the engine switch to the On position, and open
the fuel shutoff valve.
3. Move the choke lever to the left if you are starting a
cold engine.
Note: A warm or hot engine may not require choking.
4. Move the throttle lever midway between the slow
(turtle) and fast (rabbit) positions.
5. Pull the recoil-start handle sharply to start the engine.
6. After the engine starts, gradually move the choke to
the right.
Note: If the engine stalls or hesitates, move the choke
left again until the engine warms up.
7. Move the throttle lever to the desired setting.
Stopping the Engine
1. Bring the machine to a full stop.
2. Release the blade-control bail. The blades should stop;
the engine will continue to run.
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