Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro 30363N Operator's Manual

Figure 15
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Raise the roll bar up and lock it into place, sit on the
seat, and fasten the seat belt.
2. Ensure that the motion controls are in the neutral
locked position.
3. Set the parking brake; refer to Setting the Parking
Brake.
4. Move the PTO (power take off) switch to the off
position (Figure 16).
Figure 16
1. Ignition switch
2. Throttle control
5. Move the throttle lever midway between the Fast
and Slow positions (Figure 16).
6. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the Run position
(Figure 17).
3. Glow plug light
4. Power take off switch
(PTO)
The glow plug light will turn on for 6 seconds.
1. Ignition switch
2. Off
7. After the glow plug indicator light goes out, turn the
key to the Start position. When the engines starts
release the key.
Important: Use starting cycles of no more than
15 seconds per minute to avoid overheating the
starter motor.
Note: Additional starting cycles may be required
when starting the engine for the first time after the
fuel system has been completely drained.
8. Leave the throttle midway between the Slow and
Fast positions until the engine and hydraulic system
warm up.
Important: When engine is started for the
first time, or after an engine oil change, or an
overhaul of the engine, transmission, or wheel
motor, operate the machine with the throttle
lever in the Slow position in both the forward
and reverse directions for one to two minutes.
Also operate the lift lever and PTO lever to
ensure proper operation of all parts. Then shut
the engine off and check fluid levels, check for
oil leaks, loose parts, and any other noticeable
malfunctions.
CAUTION
Shut the engine off and wait for all moving
parts to stop before checking for oil leaks, loose
parts, or other malfunctions.
Stopping the Engine
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers
to the neutral locked position, set the parking brake,
and move the throttle lever to the Slow position.
2. Let the engine idle for 60 seconds.
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Figure 17
3. Run/glow pug
4. Start