Toro 30094, Operator'S Manual

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2. Move the shift lever to neutral, set the parking brake
and turn ignition key to run.
3. Move the throttle control to fast and move the
choke lever to the on position before starting a cold
engine.
Note:
A warm or hot engine usually does not
require any choking. To start a warm engine, move
throttle control to the
fast position.
4. Grasp recoil starter handle firmly and pull out
until positive engagement results; then pull handle
vigorously to start engine and allow rope to recoil
slowly.
Important:
Do not pull recoil rope to its limit
or let go of the starter handle when rope is
pulled out because rope may break or recoil
assembly may be damaged.
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the throttle lever to the slow position
(Figure 7).
2. Let engine idle for 30 to 60 seconds before turning
the ignition key to off .
3. Turn the ignition key to off (Figure 7).
Figure 7
1. Throttle lever 2. Ignition key
4. Set the parking brake and remove key.
5. Pull the wire off spark plug(s) to prevent possibility
of accidental starting before storing machine.
6. Close the fuel shut off valve before storing machine.
Important:
Make sure the fuel shut off valve is
closed before transporting or storing machine,
as fuel leakage may occur.
Operating the Mower Power
Take Off (PTO)
The power take off switch (PTO) in conjunction with
the blade control bail engages and disengages power to
the electric clutch and mower blades.
Engaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
1. Release the upper control bar to stop the machine
(Figure 8).
2. To engage the blades, squeeze blade control bail
against the upper control bar (Figure 8).
3. Pull the power take off switch (PTO) up and
release. Hold the blade control bail against the
upper control bar while operating.
4. Repeat the procedure to engage the mower blades if
the blade control bail is released.
Figure 8
1. Upper control bar 3. Power take off switch
(PTO)
2. Blade control bail
Disengaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
Release the blade control bail to disengage the blades
(Figure 8).
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