Toro 22600HD SGR-6, Operator'S Manual

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Starting and Shutting Off the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Move the fuel valve to the O
PEN
position, all the way
to the right ( Figure 11 ).
Figure 11
1. Choke 3. Starter
2. Fuel valve
2. Move the choke lever left to the O
N
position if you
are starting a cold engine.
Note:
A warm or hot engine may not require choking.
3. Hold the safety bail against the handle and push the
handle down enough to raise the cutting wheel off the
ground.
4. Pull the starter handle lightly until you feel resistance,
then pull the handle briskly. Return the starter handle
gently (
Figure 11 ).
5. After the engine starts, gradually move the choke lever
back to the O
FF
position.
Note:
If the engine stalls or hesitates, move the choke
back to the O
N
position again until the engine warms
up. Then move it to the O
FF
position.
6. Hold the throttle lever against the handle to spin the
cutting wheel.
Shutting Off the Engine
1. Release your hand from the throttle lever.
Note:
If the engine has been working hard or is hot,
let it run for a minute before releasing the safety bail.
This helps to cool the engine before stopping. In an
emergency, the engine may be stopped immediately.
2. Release the safety bail to shut off the engine.
3. Move the fuel valve to the C
LOSED
position, all the
way to the left.
Grinding a Stump
DANGER
The machine will cut and amputate hands and feet.
• Stay in the operator's position while the machine
is running and keep away from the cutting
wheel.
• Keep all bystanders a safe distance from the
machine. Stop the machine immediately if any
people or animals enter the work area.
• Never leave a running machine unattended.
Always shut off the engine and verify the cutting
wheel has stopped rotating.
WARNING
Grinding a stump will throw wood chips, soil, and
other debris into the air which could injure you or
bystanders.
• Always wear eye protection and a hard hat when
using the machine.
• Ensure that everyone, including children and
animals, maintain a distance of at least 15 m (50
feet) from the machine.
1. Set throttle to the Disengage position, start the engine,
and allow the machine to warm up for 2 minutes.
2. Push the handle down enough to raise the cutting
wheel off the ground (
Figure 12 ).
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Figure 12
1. Pivot point 2. Pivot point when the
parking brake is engaged.
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