Toro 30284, Operator'S Manual, Page: 15 / 64

Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Connect the wires to the spark plugs.
2. Open the fuel valve.
3. Move the speed control lever to neutral.
4. Set the neutral locks.
5. Set the parking brake.
6. Move the throttle control to fast and move the
choke lever to the on position before starting a cold
engine (Figure 6).
Note:
A warm or hot engine may not require
choking. To start a warm engine, move throttle
control to the
fast position.
Figure 6
1. Ignition switch 3. Choke
2. Throttle lever
7. Turn the ignition key to the start position to
energize the starter. When the engine starts, release
the key.
Note:
Do not engage the starter for more than
5 seconds at a time. If the engine fails to start,
allow for a 15 second cool-down period between
attempts. Failure to follow these instructions can
burn out the starter motor.
8. When engine starts, move the throttle control
between the fast and slow position and move the
choke lever to the off position. Allow the engine
to warm up and then move the throttle control to
the fast position.
Stopping the Engine
1. Move drive levers to neutral and set neutral locks.
2. Move the throttle lever to slow (Figure 6).
3. Move the speed control lever to neutral and release
the OPC levers to disengage the mower.
4. If the engine has been working hard or is hot, let
the engine idle for 30 to 60 seconds before turning
the engine off.
5. To stop the engine, turn the ignition key to off.
Important:
Make sure fuel shut off valve is
closed before transporting or storing machine,
as fuel leakage may occur. Before storing
machine, pull wire off spark plug(s) to prevent
possibility of accidental starting.
Operating the Neutral Locks
Always set the neutral lock when you stop the machine.
Set the parking brake if it is left unattended.
Setting the Neutral Lock
1. Squeeze the drive levers back until an increase in
force is felt.
2. Place thumbs on the upper part of the locks and
move them back (Figure 7).
Figure 7
1. Handle 4. Drive lever
2. Neutral lock
5. Full speed forward position
3. Neutral position 6. Reverse position
Releasing the Neutral Lock
1. Squeeze the drive levers back until an increase in
force is felt.
2. Place thumbs on the upper part of locks and move
them forward until the pins are in the forward slot
(Figure 8).
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