Starting The Engine; Shutting Off The Engine - Toro Groundsmaster 31223TE Operator's Manual

Starting the Engine

1. If installed, raise the roll bar up and lock it into
place, sit on the seat, and fasten the seat belt.
2. Ensure that the traction pedal is in the N
position.
3. Engage the parking brake.
4. Move the power-takeoff (PTO) switch to the O
position (Figure 21).
Figure 21
1. Power-takeoff switch
(PTO)
2. Ignition switch
5. Move the throttle lever midway between the
F and S positions
AST LOW
6. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the R
position (Figure 22).
The glow-plug-indicator light should turn on for
6 seconds.
Figure 22
1. Start
2. Run/glow plug
EUTRAL
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3. Glow-plug light
4. Throttle lever
(Figure 21).
UN
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3. Off
4. Glow-plug-indicator light
7. After the glow-plug-indicator light turns off, turn
the key to the S
starts, release the key.
Important:
more than 15 seconds per minute to avoid
overheating the starter motor.
Note:
You may need to repeat this procedure
when starting the engine for the first time after
FF
adding fuel to an empty fuel system.
8. Leave the throttle midway between the S
and F positions until the engine and the
AST
hydraulic system warm up.
Important:
the first time, change the engine oil, or
overhaul the engine, transmission, or wheel
motor, operate the machine with the throttle
lever in the S
and reverse directions for 1 to 2 minutes.
Also, operate the lift lever and PTO lever to
ensure that all parts are operating properly.
Then shut off the engine and check the fluid
levels, check for oil leaks, loose parts, and
any other problems.

Shutting Off the Engine

1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Disengage the PTO, make sure that the traction
pedal is in the N
parking brake, and move the engine-speed
switch to the idle position.
3. Let the engine idle for 60 seconds.
4. Turn the key to the
5. Remove the key to prevent the engine from
accidentally starting and before you transport
or store the machine.
Note:
Remove the key; otherwise, the fuel
pump or accessories may run and cause the
battery to lose charge.
CAUTION
Children or bystanders may be injured
if they move or attempt to operate the
machine while it is unattended.
Always remove the key and engage the
parking brake when leaving the machine
unattended, even for a short period of
time between operation.
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position. When the engine
TART
Use starting cycles of no
When you start the engine for
position in both the forward
LOW
position, engage the
EUTRAL
position.
OFF
LOW