Starting The Engine - Toro Power Clear 518ZR Operator's Manual

1. 1/2 inch (13 mm)
Note: For best results, purchase only the quantity of gasoline
that you expect to use in 30 days. Otherwise, you may add
fuel stabilizer to newly purchased gasoline to keep it fresh for
up to 6 months.

Starting the Engine

WARNING
The electrical cord can become damaged, causing
a shock or fire.
Thoroughly inspect the electrical cord before
plugging it into a power source. If the cord is
damaged, do not use it to start the machine.
Replace or repair the damaged cord immediately.
Contact an Authorized Service Dealer for assistance.
1. Push the ignition key fully inward to the O
(Figure 11).
1. Ignition key
2. Move the choke lever fully to the right
Figure 10
N
Figure 11
(Figure
1. Choke lever
3. Firmly push in the primer 2 times with your thumb,
holding the primer in for a second before releasing it
each time
position
Note: Remove your glove when you push in the
primer so that air cannot escape from the primer hole.
Important: Do not use the primer or the choke if
the engine has been running and is hot. Excessive
priming may flood the engine and prevent it from
starting.
4. Connect an extension cord to a power source and the
machine, and push the electric-start button (model
38473 only)
(Figure
12).
6
Figure 12
(Figure 13).
Figure 13
(Figure 14), or pull the recoil-start handle
15).