Operating The Ignition Switch; Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro 74978 Operator's Manual

Operating the Ignition Switch

1. Turn the ignition key to the Start position (Figure 17).
When the engines starts, release the key.
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: Additional starting cycles may be required
when starting the engine for the first time after the fuel
system has been without fuel completely.
2. Turn the ignition key to stop to stop the engine.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Raise the ROPS up and lock into place, sit on the seat
and fasten the seat belt.
2. Slowly open the fuel valve to equalize the pressure in
the tank. The fuel valve is located on the top end of the
LPG tank. If the fuel valve is opened too quickly, the
pressure relief valve is equipped with a back pressure
check valve that will shut off the fuel supply. If this
happens, close the fuel valve completely and wait five
seconds. Slowly open the fuel valve.
3. Move the motion controls to neutral locked position.
4. Set the parking brake; refer to Setting the Parking
Brake.
5. Move the blade control switch (PTO) to the Off
position (Figure 18).
6. Move the throttle lever to the 3/4 throttle position
between the Slow and Fast positions (Figure 18).
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Figure 17
7. Turn the ignition key to the Start position (Figure 17).
When the engines starts, release the key.
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Figure 18
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