Operating The Throttle; Operating The Ignition Switch; Operating The Pto-Engagement Lever - Toro Z Master 8000 Series Operator's Manual

to drop-offs, near water, or on steep banks which
could result in a rollover. Contact an Authorized
Service Dealer for more details. The California
Code of Regulations requires ROPS (if available)
on all mowers used commercially effective March
1, 2011.

Operating the Throttle

You can move the throttle control between the F
and S positions (Figure
LOW
Always use the middle position when turning on the
mower deck and blower with the PTO-engagement
lever.
Operating the Ignition
Switch
1. Turn the ignition key to the S
(Figure 16).
Note:
When the engine starts, release the key.
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.
Note:
You may need multiple attempts to start
the engine when you start it the first time after
the fuel system has been without fuel completely.
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position
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Figure 16
2. Turn the ignition key to the S
off the engine.
Operating the
PTO-Engagement Lever
The PTO-engagement lever starts and stops the
mower blades and blower.
AST
WARNING
An uncovered discharge opening allows
objects to be thrown at you and bystanders.
Also, contact with the blower blades could
occur. Thrown objects or blade contact can
cause serious injury or death.
Never operate the mower with the hopper or
hopper door raised, removed, or altered.
Engaging the PTO-Engagement
Lever
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position to shut
TOP
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