Toro TimeCutter 74726, Operator'S Manual

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Operating the Mower
Blade-Control Switch (PTO)
The blade-control switch (PTO) starts and stops the
mower blades and any powered attachments.
Engaging the Blade-Control
Switch (PTO)
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Figure 18
Note:
Always engage the blades with the throttle in
the F
AST
position ( Figure 19 ).
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Figure 19
Disengaging the Blade-Control
Switch (PTO)
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Figure 20
Operating the Throttle
You can move the throttle control between F
AST
and
S
LOW
positions ( Figure 21 ).
Always use the F
AST
position when engaging the PTO.
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Figure 21
Operating the Choke
Use the choke to start a cold engine.
1. Pull up the choke knob to engage the choke
before using the key switch (
Figure 22 ).
Note:
Ensure that you fully engage the choke.
You may need to hold the knob up when you
use the key switch.
2. Push down the choke to disengage the choke
after the engine has started (
Figure 22 ).
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Figure 22
1. O
N
position 2. O
FF
position
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