Starting The Engine - Toro 23208HD Operator's Manual

– Engage the parking brake.
– Shut off the engine and remove the key.
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Check for overhead clearance (i.e., electrical
wires, branches, and doorways) before driving
under any objects and do not contact them.
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Do not operate the machine when there is the risk
of lightning.
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Use only Toro-approved attachments and
accessories.
Slope Safety
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Operate up and down slopes with the front of the
machine uphill.
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Raising the grinder on a slope affects the stability
of the machine. Keep the grinder in the lowered
position when on slopes.
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Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control
and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. Operating the machine on any
slope or uneven terrain requires extra caution.
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Establish your own procedures and rules for
operating on slopes. These procedures must
include surveying the site to determine which
slopes are safe for machine operation. Always
use common sense and good judgment when
performing this survey.
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Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Ground
conditions can affect the stability of the machine.
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Avoid starting or stopping the machine on a slope.
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Avoid turning on slopes. If you must turn, turn
slowly and keep the heavy end of the machine
uphill.
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Keep all movements on slopes slow and gradual.
Do not make sudden changes in speed or
direction.
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If you feel uneasy operating the machine on a
slope, do not do it.
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Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps, as uneven terrain
could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
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Use caution when operating on wet surfaces.
Reduced traction could cause sliding.
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Evaluate the area to ensure that the ground is
stable enough to support the machine.
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Use caution when operating the machine near the
following:
– Drop-offs
– Ditches
– Embankments
– Bodies of water
The machine could suddenly roll over if a track
goes over the edge or the edge caves in. Maintain
a safe distance between the machine and any
hazard.
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If the machine starts to tip, let go of the controls
and step away from the machine.
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Do not park the machine on a hillside or slope.

Starting the Engine

1. Move the throttle lever midway between the
S and F
LOW AST
1. Throttle lever
2. Choke lever
2. Move the choke lever to the O
17).
Note:
A warm or hot engine may not require
choking.
3. Turn the key to the O
When the engine starts, release the key.
Important:
Do not engage the starter for
more than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine
fails to start, allow a 30-second cooldown
period between attempts. Failure to follow
these instructions can burn out the starter
motor.
4. Gradually move the choke lever to the O
position (Figure
hesitates, engage the choke again until the
engine warms up.
5. Move the throttle lever to the desired setting
(Figure 17).
Important:
speeds when the hydraulic system is cold
(i.e., when the air temperature is at or
below freezing) could damage the hydraulic
system. When starting the engine in cold
conditions, allow it to run in the middle
15
positions (Figure 17).
Figure 17
3. Key
position
N
position (Figure
N
17). If the engine stalls or
Running the engine at high
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(Figure
17).
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