Stopping The Engine; Unblocking The Cutting Cylinders 1.38 - Toro 02740 Operator's Manual

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Starting The Engine Cont'd
Turn the ignition key to the 'start' position 'III'
and hold to crank the engine. As soon as the engine
starts release the ignition key back to position 'I'.
WARNING: PREVENT DAMAGE - When the
engine is operating all warning lights should
be 'off'. If a warning light illuminates, stop the
engine immediately and have the fault rectified
before restarting.
Starting a warm engine: Engine pre-heating is
unnecessary when restarting an engine which has
been stopped for a few minutes. Follow the cold
engine starting procedure without holding in
'preheat' position 'II'.

Stopping The Engine

To stop the engine: Turn the ignition key to
position '0'.
WARNING: PREVENT ACCIDENTS - If the
engine fails to stop when the ignition key is
turned to 'O' operate the engine stop lever in a
forward direction. Keep hands clear of moving
objects and hot engine parts whilst the engine is
running.
Unblocking Cutting Cylinders
WARNING: PREVENT ACCIDENTS - Before
attempting to clear any blockage from the
cutting cylinders on this machine ensure all of
the following:
- Stop the machine on level ground.
- Apply the parking brake and disengage all
drives.
- Lower the cutting units to the ground or
securely lock in the designated transport
positions.
- Stop the engine and remove the ignition key to
isolate all power sources and check that they
are stopped.
- Release all stored energy devices.
- Check that all moving parts are stationary.
OPERATING THE MOWER
O
I
II
III
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1. Engine STOP position
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