Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro 30581 Groundsmaster 580-D Operator's Manual

Figure 21
1. Hinged floor plate
Important
The fuel system must be bled if any of the
following have occurred:
Initial start-up of a new machine.
Engine has ceased running due to lack of fuel.
Maintenance has been performed upon fuel system
components; i.e., filter replaced, separator serviced, etc.
Refer to Bleeding Fuel System.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
1. Sit on seat, keep foot off traction pedal. Ensure parking
brake is engaged. Set seat and tilt steering wheel and
tower to comfortable position before starting engine.
2. Turn ignition switch to ON position. When glow plug
indicator light goes off, engine is ready to START.
3. Rotate ignition key switch to START position (Fig. 22).
Release key immediately when engine starts and allow
it to return to RUN position.
Note: Do not run starter motor more than 10 seconds at a
time or premature starter failure may result. If engine fails
to start after 10 seconds, turn key to OFF position. Recheck
controls and procedures, wait 10 additional seconds and
repeat starting operation.
2. Removable tool tray
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Figure 22
1. PTO Switch
2. Cruise control switches
3. High/Low range switch
4. Cutting unit lift controls
4. When engine is first started, or after overhaul of the
engine, hydrostatic transmission, steering or wheel
drive, operate machine in forward and reverse for one to
two minutes. Turn steering wheel left and right to check
steering response and operate the lift levers to check for
proper operation. Then, shut engine off, set parking
brake and check for oil leaks, loose parts or other
malfunctions.
Caution
Shut engine off and wait for all moving parts to
stop before checking for oil leaks, loose parts, or
other difficulties.
5. Before stopping engine, move HIGH/LOW RANGE
ground speed switch to LOW, disengage PTO and
cruise control switches and move lift levers and traction
pedal to neutral. Move throttle control to SLOW
position. Set parking brake and turn ignition key to OFF
position.
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5. Throttle lever
6. Ignition key switch
7. Glow plug indicator light