Operating The Power Take Off (Pto) - Toro 74405 Operator's Manual

4. Move the PTO (power take off) to Off (Fig. 5).
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Figure 5
1. PTO—On
5. Move the throttle lever to Choke (Fig. 6) before starting
a cold engine.
Note: A warm or hot engine may require choking. After the
engine starts, move the throttle lever to Fast.
6. Turn the ignition key to Start (Fig. 7) to energize the
starter. When the engine starts, release the key.
Important
Do not engage the starter for more than
5 seconds at a time. If the engine fails to start, allow a
15 second cool-down period between attempts. Failure to
follow these instructions can burn out the starter motor.
7. After the engine starts, move the throttle lever to
between Fast and Slow (Fig. 6). Allow the engine to
warm to 3 to 5 minutes before moving the throttle lever
to Fast.
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Figure 6
1. Engine
2. Choke
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Figure 7
1. Off
2. Run
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2. PTO—Off
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3. Fast
4. Slow
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3. Start
4. Ignition
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Stopping
1. Move the throttle lever to Slow (Fig. 6).
2. Move the PTO to Off (Fig. 5).
3. Turn the ignition key to Off (Fig. 7).
4. Pull the wire off of the spark plug(s) to prevent the
possibility of someone accidentally starting the machine
before transporting or storing the machine.
5. Close the fuel shut-off valve under the front of the fuel
tank before transporting or storing the machine.
Important
Make sure the fuel shut-off valve is closed
before transporting or storing machine, as fuel leakage may
occur.
Operating the Power Take Off
(PTO)
The power take off (PTO) switch engages and disengages
power to the electric clutch.
Engaging the PTO
1. Release pressure on the traction control levers and place
the machine in neutral.
2. Move the throttle to the Fast position.
3. Pull out on the PTO switch to engage it (Fig. 8).
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Figure 8
1. PTO—On
Disengaging the PTO
Push the PTO switch to Off (Fig. 8).
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2. PTO—Off