Toro LT3340, Operator'S Manual

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Starting the Engine
Important:
If you are starting the engine for the
first time, the engine has stopped from lack of
fuel, or you performed fuel system maintenance,
bleed the fuel system before starting the engine;
refer to
Priming the Fuel System (page 45) .
Important:
This machine is fitted with an engine
start lockout; refer to Understanding the Operator
Presence Controls (page 23) .
1. Engage the parking brake, move the traction
pedal to the N
EUTRAL
position, and ensure that
the cutting unit drive switch is in the O
FF
position.
2. Turn the key to the
INTAKE HEATER
/
RUN POSITION
position.
Note:
The pre-heat indicator icon displays
in the InfoCenter. Wait until the pre-heat
indicator icon no longer displays.
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Figure 24
1. Key 4. Intake heater/run position
2. Key switch
5. Start position
3. Shutoff position (stop)
3. Rotate the key to the start position.
When the engine starts, release the key to the
intake heater/run position.
Important:
Crank the engine for no longer
than 15 seconds.
4. Run the engine at low idle speed until it warms
up.
Shutting Off the Engine
Important:
Allow the engine to idle for 5 minutes
before shutting it off after a full-load operation.
This allows the turbocharger to cool down before
shutting off the engine. Failure to idle the engine
may damage the turbocharger.
1. Move the traction pedal to the N
EUTRAL
position,
shut off the cutting unit drive switch, engage the
parking brake, and lower the cutting units.
2. Press the engine speed switch until the engine
speed is at low idle.
3. Let the engine run for at least 5 minutes.
4. Turn the key to shutoff (stop) position ( Figure
25 ).
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Figure 25
1. Key 4. Intake heater/run position
2. Key switch 5. Start position
3. Shutoff position (stop)
5. Remove the key before you leave the operator’s
seat.
Using the Cutting Units
Adjusting the Grass Deflectors
Adjust the rear grass deflectors as low as possible so
that grass clippings discharge to the ground without
restricting clippings exiting cutting unit (
Figure 26 ).
Note:
Always position the rear grass deflectors
correctly.
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Figure 26
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