Starting And Shutting Off The Engine - Toro 23522 Operator's Manual

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If the engine has been running the muffler will be
hot and can severely burn you. Keep away from
the hot muffler.
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Check the rear deck flap frequently for any
wear or deterioration and replace them with
the manufacturer's recommended parts when
necessary.
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Use accessories and attachments approved by
The Toro® Company only.
Slope Safety
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Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control
and rollover accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. The operator is responsible for
safe slope operation. Operating the machine on
any slope requires extra caution. Before using the
machine on a slope, the operator must:
– Review and understand the slope instructions
in the manual and on the machine.
– Evaluate the site conditions of the day to
determine if the slope is safe for machine
operation. Use common sense and good
judgment when performing this evaluation.
Changes in the terrain, such as moisture, can
quickly affect the operation of the machine on
a slope.
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Operate across slopes, never up and down. Avoid
operation on excessively steep or wet slopes.
Poor footing could cause a slip and fall accident.
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Identify hazards at the base of the slope. Do
not operate the machine near drop-offs, ditches,
embankments, water or other hazards. The
machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel goes
over the edge or the edge collapses. Keep a safe
distance between the machine and any hazard.
Use a hand held tool to work in these areas.
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Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine on
slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in speed or
direction; turn slowly and gradually.
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Do not operate a machine under any conditions
where traction, steering or stability is in question.
Be aware that operating the machine on wet
grass, across slopes or downhill may cause the
machine to lose traction. Loss of traction to the
drive wheels may result in sliding and a loss of
braking and steering. The machine can slide even
if the drive wheels are stopped.
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Remove or mark obstacles such as ditches, holes,
ruts, bumps, rocks or other hidden hazards. Tall
grass can hide obstacles. Uneven terrain could
overturn the machine.
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If you lose control of the machine, step away from
the direction of travel of the machine.
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Use the traction control to slow the machine when
going down slopes. Do not fully engage the
traction control downhill.
Starting and Shutting Off
the Engine
Starting the Engine
Note:
You may need multiple attempts to start the
engine when you start it the first time or after the
engine has run out of fuel completely.
1. Move the throttle lever forward past the F
position and hold it against the forward stop to
activate the choke.
2. Turn the ignition key to the S
(Figure 11).
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.
3. When the engine starts, release the key and
move the throttle lever back to the F
Shutting Off the Engine
1. Release the blade-control clutch to disengage
the blade.
2. Turn the ignition key to the S
off the engine and remove the key.
12
position
TART
Figure 11
AST
position to shut
TOP
AST
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position.