Bleeding The Fuel System; Checking The Safety Interlock System - Toro 04383 Operator's Manual

and allow it to move to the On position. Move the
throttle control to Slow.
Important: To prevent overheating of the
starter motor, do not engage the starter longer
than 10 seconds. After 10 seconds of continuous
cranking, wait 60 seconds before engaging the
starter motor again.
6. Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes
before applying load.
7. When the engine is started for the first time, or after
an overhaul of the engine, operate the machine in
forward and reverse for one to two minutes. Turn
the steering wheel to the left and right to check the
steering response. Then shut the engine off (see
Stopping in Starting and Stopping the Engine) and
wait for all moving parts to stop. Check for oil leaks,
loose parts and any other noticeable malfunctions.
Stopping
1. Move the throttle control to Slow, disengage the
raise/lower mow control, and move the functional
control to neutral.
2. Rotate the starter key to Off to shut the engine
off. Remove the key from the switch to prevent
accidental starting.
3. Close the fuel shut-off valves before storing the
machine.

Bleeding the Fuel System

1. Position the machine on a level surface. Make sure
the fuel tank is at least half full.
2. Open the breather valve, on top of the canister,
until fuel leaks out (Figure 35).
3. Close the breather valve.
1. Fuel filter
4. Crank the engine for 5 seconds then pause. Repeat
the procedure until the engine starts and runs
smoothly.
Checking the Safety Interlock
System
If the safety interlock switches are disconnected
or damaged the machine could operate
unexpectedly causing personal injury.
• Do not tamper with the interlock switches.
• Check the operation of the interlock
switches daily and replace any damaged
switches before operating the machine.
The purpose of the safety interlock system is to prevent
operation of the machine where there is possible injury
to the operator or the machine
• The traction pedal is in neutral.
• The functional control lever is in neutral.
The safety interlock system prevents the machine
from moving unless:
• The parking brake is off.
• The operator is seated.
• The functional control lever is in Mow or Transport.
The safety interlock system prevents the reels from
operating unless the functional control lever is in the
Mow position.
Perform the following system checks daily to be sure
the interlock system is operating correctly:
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Figure 35
2. Breather valve