Starting And Stopping The Engine; Driving Forward Or Backward; Stopping The Traction Unit - Toro 22303 Operator's Manual

Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
Important
Do not use ether or starting fluid to start
the engine; severe engine damage may occur.
1. Stand on the platform.
2. Move the auxiliary hydraulics valve lever to neutral.
3. Move the throttle lever midway between slow (turtle)
and fast (rabbit) positions.
4. Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the run
position.
Note: The battery, oil pressure, and glow plug lights will
come on.
5. When the glow plug light turns off, turn the key to the
start position. When the engine starts, release the key.
Note: A warm or hot engine may be started without
waiting for the light to turn off.
Important
Do not engage the starter for more than 10
seconds at a time. If the engine fails to start, allow a 30
second cool-down period between attempts. Failure to
follow these instructions can burn out the starter motor.
6. Move the throttle lever to the desired setting.
Important
If the engine is run at high speeds when the
hydraulic system is cold (i.e., when the ambient air
temperature is around freezing or lower), hydraulic system
damage could occur. When starting the engine in cold
conditions, allow the engine to run in the middle throttle
position for 2 to 5 minutes before moving the throttle to
fast (rabbit).
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the throttle lever to the slow (turtle) position.
2. Lower the loader arms to the ground.
3. Turn the ignition key to the stop position.
Note: If the engine has been working hard or is hot, let it
idle for a minute before stopping it. This helps to cool the
engine. In an emergency, the engine may be stopped
immediately.

Driving Forward or Backward

The throttle control regulates the engine speed. Place the
throttle lever in the fast (rabbit) position for best
performance.
Note: Throttle position can be utilized to operate at slower
speeds.
To drive the traction unit, complete the following actions
as necessary:
To move forward, move the traction control levers
forward.
To move rearward, move the traction control levers
rearward.
To go straight, move both traction control levers
equally.
To turn, move the lever located on the side you want to
turn toward the neutral position while keeping the
other lever engaged.
To slow or stop, move the traction control levers to
neutral.
Note: The farther you move the traction control levers in
either direction, the faster the traction unit will move in
that direction.

Stopping the Traction Unit

To stop the traction unit, move the traction control levers
to neutral and the throttle lever to slow (turtle), lower
loader arms to the ground, and turn the ignition key off to
stop the engine. Remove the key.
Caution
A child or untrained bystander could attempt to
operate the traction unit and be injured.
Remove the key from the switch when leaving the
traction unit, even if just for a few seconds.
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