Toro 37770, Operator'S Manual

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Starting the Engine
1. Check the engine oil level. Refer to Checking the
Engine Oil Level in Maintenance.
2. Turn the fuel shutoff valve 1/4 turn counterclockwise
to open it (Figure 20).
Figure 20
3. Insert the ignition key (Figure 21).
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Figure 21
1. Ignition key
4. Firmly push in the primer with your thumb 2 times
(15°F or -9°C or above) or 4 times (below 15°F or
-9°C), holding the primer in for a second before
releasing it each time (Figure 22).
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Figure 22
5. Rotate the choke to the Choke position (Figure 23).
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Figure 23
6. Move the throttle to the Fast position (Figure 24).
Figure 24
7. Start the machine pulling the recoil starter or pressing
the electric-starter button (Figure 25).
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