Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro 30609 Operator's Manual

– Stop the machine on level ground.
– Disengage the power take-off and lower the
attachments.
– Set the parking brake.
– Shut off the engine and remove the key.
– Wait for all moving parts to stop.
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Do not change the governor settings on or
overspeed the engine. Operating the engine at
excessive speed may increase the potential for
personal injury.
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Do not use the machine as a towing vehicle.
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Use accessories and attachments approved by
The Toro® Company only.
Rollover Protection System
(ROPS) Safety
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Do not remove the ROPS from the machine.
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Ensure that the seat belt is attached and that you
can release it quickly in the event of an emergency.
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Always wear your seat belt when the ROPS is up.
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Check carefully for overhead clearances, such as
branches, doorways, and electrical wires, before
driving the machine under them. Do not contact
them.
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Keep the ROPS in safe operating condition by
thoroughly inspecting it periodically for damage
and keeping all the mounting fasteners tight.
•
Replace a damaged ROPS. Do not repair or revise
it.
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Any alterations to a ROPS must be approved by
The Toro® Company.
Slope Safety
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Slow down the machine and use extra care on
hillsides. Travel in the recommended direction on
hillsides. Turf conditions can affect the stability of
the machine.
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Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine
on a slope. If the tires lose traction, disengage
the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down the
slope.
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Do not turn the machine sharply. Use care when
reversing the machine.
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When operating the machine on a slope, always
keep all cutting units lowered.
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Avoid turning the machine on slopes. If you must
turn, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
•
Use extra care while operating the machine with
attachments; they can affect the stability of the
machine.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
Important:
The fuel system automatically bleeds
itself when any of the following situations occur:
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Initial start up of a new machine.
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The engine has ceased running due to lack of fuel.
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Maintenance has been performed upon the fuel
system components.
1. Remove your foot from the traction pedal and
ensure that it is in neutral. Ensure that the
parking brake is set.
2. Move the engine-speed switch to the L
position.
3. Turn the ignition key to the R
Note:
The glow indicator will light.
4. When the glow indicator dims, turn the ignition
key to the S
TART
immediately when the engine starts and allow it
to return to the R
Important:
Do not run the starter motor
more than 30 seconds at a time or premature
starter failure may result. If the engine fails
to start after 30 seconds, turn the key to
the O position, check the controls and
FF
procedures, wait 30 additional seconds, and
repeat the starting procedure.
5. Allow engine to warm up at mid speed (without
load), then move the throttle control to the
desired position.
Important:
Allow the engine to idle for 5 minutes
before shutting it off after a full-load operation.
Failure to do so may damage the turbo-charger.
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 the engine off. Failure to do so may
damage the turbo-charger.
Note:
Lower the mower decks to the ground
whenever you park the machine. This relieves the
hydraulic load from the system, prevents wear on
system parts, and also prevents accidental lowering
of the mower decks.
1. Move the PTO switch to the O
2. Set the parking brake.
33
OW
position.
UN
position. Release the key
position.
UN
position.
FF
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IDLE