Starting And Shutting Off The Engine - Toro 74997 Operator's Manual

Starting and Shutting Off the
Engine
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 20).
4. Move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
position (Figure 20).
5. Move the throttle lever midway between the S
F positions.
AST
A
C
D
EUTRAL
Setting the Parking
B
D
Figure 20
6. Turn the ignition key to the S
Note: When the engines starts, release the key.
Important: Do not engage 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 to attempt to start the engine
-
LOCK
multiple times when you start it for the first time after
the fuel system has been without fuel completely.
FF
and
LOW
1. Off
2. Run
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position (Figure
TART
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Figure 21
3. Start
21).