Operating The Choke; Starting The Engine - Toro MB TX 2500 Operator's Manual

Operating the Choke

Use the choke to start a cold engine.
1. Pull up the choke knob to engage the choke
before using the key switch
Note:
Ensure that you fully engage the choke.
You may need to hold the knob up when you
use the key switch.
2. Push down the choke to disengage the choke
after the engine has started
1. O position
N
(Figure 9).
(Figure 9).
Figure 9
2. O position
FF

Starting the Engine

1. Engage the parking brake.
2. Engage the choke.
Note:
A warm or hot engine may not require
choking. You may need to repeat the starting
cycle when you start the engine for the first time
after you have filled a completely empty fuel
system with fuel.
3. Move the throttle between the F
positions.
4. Turn the key switch to the S
5. When the engine starts, disengage the choke.
Important:
Do not engage the starter for more
than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine fails to start,
allow a 15-second cool-down period between
attempts. Failure to follow these instructions can
burn out the starter.
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and S
AST
position.
TART
Figure 10
LOW
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