Operating The Throttle; Operating The Ignition Switch; Using The Fuel-Shutoff Valve; Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro 74906 Operator's Manual

Operating the Throttle

You can move the throttle control between F
positions (Figure 15).
Always use the F position when turning on the mower
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deck with the blade-control switch (PTO).

Operating the Ignition Switch

1. Turn the ignition key to the S
Note: When the engine starts, release the key.
Important: Do not engage the starter for more
than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine fails to
start, wait 15 seconds between attempts. Failure to
follow these instructions can burn out the starter
motor.
Note: You may need multiple attempts to start the
engine when you start it the first time after the fuel
system has been without fuel completely.
2. Turn the ignition key to the S
engine.

Using the Fuel-Shutoff Valve

The fuel-shutoff valve is located under the seat. Move the
seat forward to access it.
Close the fuel-shutoff valve for transport, maintenance, and
storage.
Ensure that the fuel-shutoff valve is open when starting the
engine.
and S
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Starting and Stopping the
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Engine
Starting the Engine
Important: Do not engage starter for more than 5
seconds at a time. If the engine fails to start allow a 15
second cool-down period between attempts. Failure to
follow these instructions can burn out the starter motor.
Note: You may need to attempt to start the engine multiple
times when you start it for the first time after the fuel system
has been without fuel completely.
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