Starting The Engine - Toro 38472 Operator's Manual

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Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine
is running (except when specifically recommended by
manufacturer).
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Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
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After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove
the ignition key, thoroughly inspect the machine for any
damage, and repair the damage before restarting and
operating the machine.
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If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop
the engine and check immediately for the cause.
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Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting
the engine and for transporting the machine in or out
of the building. Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes
are dangerous.
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Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to
clear snow at too fast a rate.
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Never touch a hot engine or muffler.
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Thoroughly inspect the electrical cord before plugging
it into a power source. If the cord is damaged, do not
use it to start the machine. Replace the damaged cord
immediately. Unplug the power cord whenever you are
not starting the machine.

Starting the Engine

1. Push the ignition key fully inward to the O
(Figure 15).
1. Ignition key
2. Move the choke lever fully to the right
N
Figure 15
(Figure
1. Choke lever
3. Firmly push in the primer 2 times with your thumb,
holding the primer in for a second before releasing it
each time
position
Note: Remove your glove when you push in the
primer so that air cannot escape from the primer hole.
Important: Do not use the primer or the choke if
the engine has been running and is hot. Excessive
priming may flood the engine and prevent it from
starting.
4. Connect an extension cord to a power source and the
16). machine, and push the electric-start button (Model
38473 only)
(Figure
10
Figure 16
(Figure 17).
Figure 17
(Figure 18), or pull the recoil-start handle
19).