Toro 74271, Operator'S Manual

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3. Move the PTO (power take off) switch to the
Off position (Figure 11).
Figure 11
1. PTO—on 2. PTO—off
4. Move the choke control to the on position
before starting a cold engine (Figure 12).
Note:
A warm or hot engine may not require
choking. After engine starts, move choke
control to Run position.
Figure 12
1. Choke—on 2. Choke—off
5. Move the throttle control to the Fast position
before starting a cold engine (Figure 13).
Figure 13
1. Throttle—fast 2. Throttle—slow
6. Turn the ignition key to Start (Figure 14).
When the engines starts, release the key.
Important:
Do not engage starter for
more than 10 seconds at a time. If engine
fails to start, allow 30 second cool-down
period between attempts. Failure to follow
these instructions can burn out starter
motor.
Figure 14
1. Off
3. Start
2. Run
7. After the engine starts, move the choke to off
(Figure 12). If the engine stalls or hesitates,
move the choke back to on for a few seconds,
then move the throttle lever to desired setting.
Repeat this as required.
Stopping the Engine
1. Push the PTO to the off position (Figure 11).
2. Move the throttle lever midway between the
slow and fast positions (Figure 13).
3. Let the engine idle for 60 seconds.
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