Starting The Engine; Shutting Off The Engine - Toro LT-F3000 Operator's Manual

Starting the Engine

Important:
If you are starting the engine for the
first time, the engine has stopped from lack of
fuel, or you performed fuel system maintenance,
bleed the fuel system before starting the engine;
refer to Priming the Fuel System (page
Important:
This machine is fitted with an engine
start lockout; refer to
Presence Controls (page
1. Engage the parking brake, move the traction
pedal to the N
EUTRAL
the cutting unit drive switch is in the O
2. Turn the key to the
position.
Note:
The pre-heat indicator icon
in the InfoCenter. Wait until the pre-heat
indicator icon no longer displays.
Figure 24
1. Key
2. Key switch
3. Shutoff position (stop)
3. Rotate the key to the start position.
When the engine starts, release the key to the
intake heater/run position.
Important:
Crank the engine for no longer
than 15 seconds.
4. Run the engine at low idle speed until it warms
up.
47).
Understanding the Operator
24).
position, and ensure that
position.
FF
/
INTAKE HEATER RUN POSITION
displays
4. Intake heater/run position
5. Start position

Shutting Off the Engine

Important:
Allow the engine to idle for 5 minutes
before shutting it off after a full-load operation.
This allows the turbocharger to cool down before
shutting off the engine. Failure to idle the engine
may damage the turbocharger.
1. Move the traction pedal to the N
shut off the cutting unit drive switch, engage the
parking brake, and lower the cutting units.
2. Press the engine speed switch until the engine
speed is at low idle.
3. Let the engine run for at least 5 minutes.
4. Turn the key to shutoff (stop) position
25).
1. Key
2. Key switch
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3. Shutoff position (stop)
5. Remove the key before you leave the operator's
seat.
26
EUTRAL
(Figure
Figure 25
4. Intake heater/run position
5. Start position
position,
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