Toro 30318, Operator'S Manual

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Figure 18
1. Upper control bar 3. Fixed bar
2. Parking brake lever-set
position
Releasing the Parking Brake
1. Pull rearward on the upper control bar. Lower
the parking brake lock to the released position.
2. Gradually release the upper control bar.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Make sure that the spark plug wire(s) are
installed on the spark plug(s) and the fuel valve
is open.
2. Move the shift lever to neutral, set the parking
brake, and turn ignition key to run.
3. Move the throttle control to the choke 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 the recoil starter handle firmly and pull
out until positive engagement results; then pull
it 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 19).
2. Let engine idle for 30 to 60 seconds before
turning the ignition key to off .
3. Turn the ignition key to off (Figure 19).
Figure 19
1. Throttle lever 2. Ignition key
4. Set the parking brake and remove key.
5. Pull 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 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 20).
2. To engage blade, squeeze blade control bail
against the upper control bar (Figure 20).
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.
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