Engaging The Rotor Blades - Toro 38741 Operator's Manual

Figure 13
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 (electric-start models only) as shown in
Figure 14, or pull the recoil-start handle
15).
Figure 14
Note:
Use only a UL-listed, 16-gauge extension
cord that is recommended for outdoor use and
is not longer than 15 m (50 ft).
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.
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Important:
than 10 times at intervals of 5 seconds on,
then 5 seconds off. Running the electric
starter extensively can overheat and damage
it. If the engine does not start after this
series of attempts, wait at least 40 minutes
to allow the starter to cool before attempting
to start it again. If the engine does not start
after the second series of attempts, take the
(Figure
machine to an Authorized Service Dealer for
service (electric-start models only).
Note:
resistance, the starter may be frozen. Thaw
out the starter before attempting to start the
machine.
5. While the engine is running, push in the choke
lever slowly.
6. Unplug the extension cord from the power
source and the machine (electric-start models
only).
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CAUTION
If you leave the machine plugged into a power
source, someone can inadvertently start
the machine and injure people or damage
property (electric-start models only).
Unplug the power cord whenever you are not
starting the machine.

Engaging the Rotor Blades

To engage the rotor blades, hold the control bar
against the handle
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Figure 15
Run the electric starter no more
If you pull the recoil handle and feel no
(Figure 16).
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