Stopping The Engine; Driving The Machine Forward Or Backward; Selecting Ground Speeds - Toro 70185 Operator's Manual

5. Shift the throttle lever to Choke (Fig. 8).
1
2
Figure 8
1. Choke
2. Fast
Note: An engine that has been running and is warm may
not require step 5.
6. Turn the ignition key clockwise and hold it in the Start
position (Fig. 9). When the engine starts, release the
key.
1
2
Figure 9
1. Start
2. Run
Important If the engine does not start after 30 seconds
of continuous cranking, turn the ignition key to Stop and let
the starter motor cool; refer to Troubleshooting on page 34.
7. After the engine starts, slowly shift the throttle lever to
Fast (Fig. 8). If the engine stalls or hesitates, shift the
throttle lever back to Choke for a few seconds and then
shift the throttle lever to Fast. Repeat this step as
required.
3
3. Slow
3
3. Stop
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Stopping the Engine

1. Shift the throttle lever to Slow (Fig. 8).
2. Turn the ignition key to Stop (Fig. 9).
3. Remove the ignition key.
Driving the Machine Forward
or Backward
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured
in RPM (revolutions per minute).
1. Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the
Parking Brake on page 12.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Shift the ground speed lever to the desired forward
speed or to Reverse.
Note: As you slowly release the pedal, the machine will
begin to move. Steer the machine with the steering wheel.
Caution
Suddenly releasing the clutch pedal could cause
you to lose control and suddenly put the machine
in motion.
Always release the clutch pedal slowly when
starting the machine in motion.

Selecting Ground Speeds

Important
To avoid transmission damage, always
depress the brake pedal before shifting into or out of
Reverse.
Always start the machine in motion by depressing the brake
pedal and shifting into the desired speed. Once the machine
is in motion, you can shift into any forward speed without
depressing the brake pedal. In most conditions, the machine
is powerful enough to move out in any speed. If it will not
move out in a selected speed due to a heavy load, shift to a
lower speed.
Important Do not shift on slopes. Choose a slow speed
so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.