Toro 22983, Operator'S Manual

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Starting the Engine
1. Move the throttle lever midway between the
S
LOW
and F
AST
positions ( Figure 16 ).
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Figure 16
1. Choke lever (Toro engines
only) 3. Key
2. Throttle lever
2. For Toro engines, do the following:
A. Move the choke lever to the O
N
position
( Figure 16 ).
Note:
A warm or hot engine may not
require choking.
B. Turn the key to the O
N
position ( Figure 16 ).
When the engine starts, release the key.
C. Gradually move the choke lever to the O
FF
position ( Figure 16 ). If the engine stalls or
hesitates, engage the choke again until the
engine warms up.
3. For Kohler engines, turn the key to the O
N
position ( Figure 16 ). When the engine starts,
release the key.
4. Move the throttle lever to the desired setting
(
Figure 16 ).
Important:
Running the engine at high
speeds when the hydraulic system is cold
(i.e., when the air temperature is at or
below freezing) could damage the hydraulic
system. When starting the engine in cold
conditions, allow it to run in the middle
throttle position for 2 to 5 minutes before
moving the throttle to the F
AST
position.
Note:
If the outdoor temperature is below
freezing, store the machine in a garage to keep
it warmer and aid in starting.
Driving the Machine
Use the traction controls to move the machine. The
farther you move the traction controls in any direction,
the faster the machine moves in that direction.
Release the traction controls to stop the machine.
CAUTION
When reversing, you may back into stationary
objects or over bystanders and cause serious
personal injury or death.
Look behind you for obstructions or
bystanders and keep your hands on the
reference bar.
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as
measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the
throttle lever in the F
AST
position for best performance.
You can, however, use the throttle position to operate
at slower speeds.
Shutting off the Engine
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage
the parking brake (if applicable), and lower the
boom.
2. Move the throttle lever to the S
LOW
position
( Figure 16 ).
3. If the engine has been working hard or is hot, let
it idle for a minute before turning the key switch
to the O
FF
position.
Note:
This helps to cool the engine before you
shut it off. In an emergency, you can shut off
the engine immediately.
4. Turn the key switch to the O
FF
position and
remove the key.
CAUTION
A child or untrained bystander could
attempt to operate the machine and be
injured.
Remove the key from the switch when
leaving the machine, even if just for a few
seconds.
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