Break-In Period; Starting And Stopping The Machine - Toro 04383 Operator's Manual

Seat Adjusting Lever
The seat adjusting lever on the left side of the seat
(Fig. 26) allows a 7 in. ( cm) fore and aft adjustment.
Figure 26
1. Seat adjusting handle
Fuel Shut-Off Valves
Close the fuel shut-off valve (Fig. 27), under fuel tank,
when storing the machine.
Figure 27
1. Fuel shut-off (under fuel tank)

Break-In Period

Only 8 hours of mowing operation is required for the
machine break-in period.
Since the first hours of operation are critical to future
dependability of the machine, monitor its functions and
performance closely so that minor difficulties, which
could lead to major problems, are noted and can be
corrected. Inspect the machine frequently during break-in
for signs of oil leakage, loose fasteners, or any other
malfunction.
To ensure optimum performance of the brake system,
burnish (break-in) the brakes before using the machine. To
burnish the brakes, firmly apply the brakes and drive the
machine at mowing speed until the brakes are hot, as
indicated by their smell. An adjustment to the brakes may
be required after break-in; refer to Adjusting the Brakes,
page 32.
Starting and Stopping the
Machine
Starting
Important
of the following situations have occurred:
Initial start up of a new engine
The engine has ceased running due to lack of fuel.
Maintenance has been performed upon fuel system
components; ie. filter replaced, etc.
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Refer to Bleeding the Fuel System, page 24.
Important
fluid.
1. Be sure the parking brake is set, the raise/lower mow
control is disengaged, and the functional control is in
the neutral position.
2. Remove your foot from the traction pedal and make
sure the pedal is in the neutral position.
3. Move the throttle lever to full throttle position.
4. Insert the key into the switch and rotate it to On. Hold
it in the On position until the glow plug indicator light
goes off (approximately 6 seconds).
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5. Immediately turn the ignition key to the Start position.
Release the key when the engine starts and allow it to
move to the On position. Move the throttle control to
Slow.
Important
do not engage the starter longer than 10 seconds. After 10
seconds of continuous cranking, wait 60 seconds before
engaging the starter motor again.
6. When the engine is started for the first time, or after an
overhaul of the engine, operate the machine in forward
and reverse for one to two minutes. Turn the steering
wheel to the left and right to check the steering
response. Then shut the engine off (see Stopping in
Starting and Stopping the Engine, page 23) and wait
for all moving parts to stop. Check for oil leaks, loose
parts and any other noticeable malfunctions.
Stopping
1. Move the throttle control to Slow, disengage the
raise/lower mow control, and move the functional
control to neutral.
The fuel system may have to be bled if any
Do not use ether or other types of starting
To prevent overheating of the starter motor,
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