Toro Power Clear 518 Operator's Manual page 8

Figure 14
Note:
Remove your glove when you push in
the primer so that air cannot escape from the
primer hole.
Important:
Do not use the primer or the
choke if the engine has been running and is
hot. Excessive priming may flood the engine
and prevent it from starting.
4. Connect an extension cord to a power source
and the machine, and push the electric-start
button (electric start only) as shown in
15), or pull the recoil-start handle
Figure 15
1. Electric-start button
To use the electric starter (electric start only),
connect a power cord to the electric-start plug-in
first and then to a ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) power outlet. Use only a UL-listed,
16-gauge power cord recommended for outdoor
use that is not longer than 15 m (50 ft).
Important:
Important: Do not use a worn or
damaged power cord.
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Figure
(Figure 16).
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6.
CAUTION
If you leave the machine plugged into a power
source, someone can inadvertently start
the machine and injure people or damage
property (electric start only).
Unplug the power cord whenever you are not
starting the machine.
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WARNING
The electrical cord can become damaged,
causing a shock or fire.
Thoroughly inspect the electrical cord
before plugging it into a power source.
If the cord is damaged, do not use it.
Replace or repair the damaged cord
immediately. Contact an Authorized
Service Dealer for assistance.
Figure 16
Important:
Run the electric starter no more
than 10 times at intervals of 5 seconds on,
then 5 seconds off. Running the electric
starter extensively can overheat and damage
it. If the engine does not start after this
series of attempts, wait at least 40 minutes
to allow the starter to cool before attempting
to start it again. If the engine does not start
after the second series of attempts, take the
machine to an Authorized Service Dealer for
service (electric start only).
Note:
If the recoil starter does not operate
properly, it may be frozen. Thaw out the starter
before attempting to start the machine.
While the engine is running, move the choke
lever gradually to the left.
Unplug the extension cord from the power
source and the machine (electric start only).
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