Operating The Parking Brake; Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro 74179 Operator's Manual

Switching the Fuel Tanks
The unit has two fuel tanks, one located on the left side and
one on the right side. Each tank connects to the fuel
shut-off valve in the control panel. From there a common
fuel line leads to the engine (Fig. 11).
To use the right side fuel tank, rotate the fuel shut-off valve
1/4 turn to the right from the off location. This uses fuel
from the right side tank only. When the right fuel tank is
empty, move the fuel shut off valve 1/4 turn to the left from
the off position.
Close the fuel shut-off valve, on the front panel, before
transporting or storing the machine.
Figure 11
1. Shut-off valve

Operating the Parking Brake

Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or
leave it unattended.
Important Do not park on slopes unless the wheels are
chocked or blocked.
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Move the motion control levers (Fig. 12) out to the
neutral lock position.
2. Pull back and up on the parking brake lever to set the
parking brake (Fig. 12). The parking brake lever should
stay firmly in the Engaged position.
Releasing the Parking Brake
Push forward and down on the parking brake lever to
release the parking brake (Fig. 12). The parking brake is
disengaged.
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1. Parking brake—On
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Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Sit down on the seat and move the motion controls to
the neutral locked position.
2. Set the parking brake; refer to Setting the Parking
Brake, page 18.
3. Move the PTO (power take off) to Off (Fig. 13).
4. Move the choke control to the On position before
starting a cold engine (Fig. 14).
Note: A warm or hot engine may require choking. After the
engine starts, move the choke control to the Off position.
5. Move the throttle control to the Fast position before
starting a cold engine (Fig. 15).
6. Turn the ignition key to Start to energize the starter.
When the engine starts, release the key (Fig. 16).
Important
seconds at a time. If the engine fails to start, allow a 30
second cool-down period between attempts. Failure to
follow these instructions can burn out the starter motor.
7. After the engine starts, move the choke to Off (Fig. 14).
If the engine stalls or hesitates, move the choke back to
On for a few seconds. Then move the throttle lever to
the desired setting. Repeat this as required.
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Figure 12
2. Parking brake—Off
Do not engage the starter for more than 10
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