Operating The Mower Blade-Control Switch (Pto); Operating The Throttle; Operating The Choke - Toro 74923 Operator's Manual

Operating the Mower
Blade-Control Switch (PTO)
The blade-control switch (PTO) starts and stops the
mower blades and any powered attachments.
Engaging the Blade-Control
Switch (PTO)
Note:
Engaging the blade-control switch (PTO) with
the throttle position at half or less causes excessive
wear to the drive belts.
Figure 17
Disengaging the Blade-Control
Switch (PTO)
Figure 18

Operating the Throttle

You can move the throttle control between the F
and S positions (Figure
LOW
Always use the F position when turning on the
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mower deck with the blade-control switch (PTO).
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Operating the Choke

Use the choke to start a cold engine.
1. If the engine is cold, use the choke to start the
engine.
2. Pull up on the choke knob to engage the choke
before using the ignition switch
3. Push down on the choke to disengage the choke
after the engine has started
1. On position
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Figure 19
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2. Off position
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