Toro Z Master 74902TE, Operator'S Manual

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Operating the Ignition
Switch
1. Turn the ignition key to the S
TART
position
( Figure 21 ).
Note:
When the engines starts, release the key.
Important:
Do not engage starter for more
than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine fails
to start allow a 15 second cool-down period
between attempts. Failure to follow these
instructions can burn out the starter motor.
Note:
You may need multiple attempts to start
the engine when you start it the first time after
the fuel system has been without fuel completely.
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Figure 21
2. Turn the ignition key to shut off the engine.
Starting and Shutting Off
the Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Raise the roll bar up and lock it into place, sit on
the seat, and fasten the seat belt.
2. Move the motion controls to the N
EUTRAL
-
LOCK
position.
3. Engage the parking brake; refer to Engaging the
Parking Brake (page 21) .
4. Move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
FF
position ( Figure 22 ).
5. Move the throttle lever midway between the
S
LOW
and F
AST
positions.
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Figure 22
6. Turn the ignition key to the S
TART
position
( Figure 23 ).
Note:
When the engines starts, release the key.
Important:
Do not engage starter for more
than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine fails
to start allow a 15-second cool-down period
between attempts. Failure to follow these
instructions can burn out the starter motor.
Note:
Additional starting cycles may be
required when starting the engine for the first
time after the fuel system has been without fuel
completely.
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Figure 23
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