Starting And Stopping; Bleeding The Fuel System - Toro 03540 Operator's Manual

1. Brake Pedals
2. Parking Brake Latch
3. Locking Pin
Operation
CAUTION
Before servicing or making adjustments to the
machine, stop the engine and remove the key from
the switch.

STARTING AND STOPPING

IMPORTANT: The fuel system must be bled
in the following situations.
A. Initial start up of a new machine.
B. The engine has ceased running due to lack of
fuel.
C. Maintenance has been performed upon fuel
system components; i.e., filter replaced,
separator serviced, etc.
Refer to Bleeding The Fuel System
1. Sit on the seat, keeping your foot off the
traction pedal. Assure the parking brake is
engaged, the traction pedal is in NEUTRAL,
the throttle is in the FAST position and the
ENABLE / DISABLE switch is in the
DISABLE position.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/Preheat
Figure 14
position. An automatic timer will control
preheat for six seconds. After preheat, turn the
key to START. CRANK THE ENGINE FOR
NO LONGER THAN 15 SECONDS. Release
the key when the engine starts. If additional
preheat is required, turn the key to OFF then to
the ON/Preheat position. Repeat the process as
needed.
3. Run the engine at idle speed or partial throttle
until the engine warms up.
Note: Move the throttle to FAST when
restarting a warm engine.
4. To stop, move all controls to NEUTRAL and
set the parking brake. Return the throttle to the
idle position, turn the key to OFF and remove it
from switch.

BLEEDING THE FUEL SYSTEM

1. Raise the hood.
2. Loosen the air bleed screw on top of the fuel
filter/water separator (Fig. 15)
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