Starting And Stopping The Engine; Transport Operation; Preparing To Mow; Mowing Operation - Toro 04018 Operator's Manual

Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Note: For illustrations and descriptions of
the controls referenced in this section, refer to
Controls, page 15.
Starting the Engine
Note: Make sure spark plug wire is installed on
spark plug.
1. Make sure traction and reel drive levers are in
Disengaged position.
Note: Engine will not start if traction lever is
in the engaged position.
2. Open the fuel shut-off valve on the engine.
3. Move the on/off switch to the On position.
4. Move the throttle control to the Fast position.
5. Move the choke lever to the half-open position
when starting a cold engine. The choke may
not be required when starting a warm engine.
6. Pull the recoil starter handle out until positive
engagement results, then pull it vigorously to
start the engine. Open the choke as engine
warms up.
Important: Do not pull recoil rope to its
limit or let go of starter handle when rope
is pulled out because rope may break or
recoil assembly may be damaged.
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the traction and reel drive controls to
the Disengaged position, the throttle control
to Slow, and the on/off switch to Off.
2. Pull the molded spark plug wire off of the spark
plug to prevent the possibility of accidental
starting before storing machine.
3. Close the fuel shut-off valve before storing or
transporting mower in a vehicle.

Transport Operation

Note: Do not run the mower engine while
transporting it in a transport trailer because
damage can occur to the mower.
1. Push kick stand down with foot and pull up
on handle support until kick stand has rotated
forward, over center.
2. To release kickstand, pull up on handle and
lower rear of mower onto transport wheels.
3. Ensure traction and reel drive controls are in
Disengage position and start engine.
4. Set throttle control to Slow, tip front of
machine up gradually engage traction drive and
slowly increase engine speed.
5. Adjust throttle to operate mower at desired
ground speed and transport mower to desired
destination.

Preparing to Mow

1. Return traction control lever to Disengage,
throttle to Slow and stop engine.
2. Push kick stand down with foot and pull up
on handle support until kick stand has rotated
forward, over center.
3. Remove transport wheels.
4. Release kickstand.

Mowing Operation

Proper use of the machine provides the smoothest
turf cutting available.
Important: Grass clippings act as a
lubricant when mowing. Excessive operation
of the cutting unit with the absence of grass
clippings can damage the cutting unit.
Prior to Mowing
Be sure the mower is carefully adjusted and is set
evenly on both sides of the reel. Improper mower
adjustment is magnified in the appearance of the
clipped turf. Remove all foreign objects from turf
prior to mowing. Make sure everyone, especially
children and pets, are clear of the work area.
Method of Mowing
The greens should be mowed in a straight back
and forth direction across the green. Avoid
circular mowing or turning the mower on greens
areas since scuffing may occur. Turning the mower
should be done off the green by raising the cutting
reel (pushing the handle down) and turning on
the traction drum. Mowing should be done at a
normal walking pace. Fast speeds saves very little
time and will result in an inferior mowing job.
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