Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro 74922 Operator's Manual

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. Move the motion controls to neutral locked position.
3. Set the parking brake; refer to Setting the Parking
Brake.
4. Move the blade control switch (PTO) to the Off
position (Figure 19).
5. Move the throttle lever midway between the Slow and
Fast positions.
6. 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.
Figure 19
1. Off
2. Run
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Figure 20
3. Start