Operating The Ignition Switch; Using The Fuel-Shutoff Valve; Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro 74946 Operator's Manual

Operating the Ignition Switch

1. Turn the ignition key to the S
Note: 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, wait 15 seconds between attempts. Failure to
follow these instructions can burn out the starter
motor.
Note: You may need multiple attempts to start the
engine when you start it the first time after the fuel
system has been without fuel completely.
2. Turn the ignition key to the S
engine.

Using the Fuel-Shutoff Valve

The fuel-shutoff valve is located under the seat. Move the
seat forward to access it.
Close the fuel-shutoff valve for transport, maintenance, and
storage.
Ensure that the fuel-shutoff valve is open when starting the
engine.
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position to stop the
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2. Off
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
16).
Starting the Engine
1. Raise the ROPS up, lock it into place, sit on the seat,
and fasten the seat belt.
2. Move the motion-control levers to the N
position.
3. Set the parking brake; refer to
Brake (page
4. Move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
position (Figure
5. Move the throttle switch to the middle position
between the front and rear positions.
A
C
D
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Setting the Parking
19).
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D
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