Toro Z580-D, Operator'S Manual, Page: 20 / 68

Figure 11
1. Parking brake-ON 3. Brake Stop
2. Parking brake-OFF
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine in Normal Weather
1. Raise the ROPS up and lock into place, sit on the
seat and fasten the seat belt.
2. Move the motion controls to the neutral locked
position.
3. Set the parking brake; refer to Setting the Parking
Brake.
4. Move the PTO (power take off) switch to the off
position (Figure 12).
5. Move the throttle lever to the middle position
(Figure 14).
6. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the run position
(Figure 13).
7. Push the glow plug switch for 10 seconds. The light
will turn on.
8. Release the switch after 10 seconds. The light will
turn off.
Figure 12
1. Hour meter 5. Engine Temperature light
2. Ignition switch 6. Throttle control
3. Glow plug switch 7. PTO Switch
4. Glow plug light
9. Turn the key to the start position and the glow plug
indicator light will come back on. When the engine
starts, release the key (Figure 13).
Important:
Use starting cycles of no more than
30 seconds per minute to avoid overheating the
starter motor.
10. If the engine does not start immediately, move the
throttle control to fast and turn the key to the start
position.
Note:
Additional starting cycles may be required
when starting the engine for the first time after the
fuel system has been completely without fuel.
Figure 13
1. Ignition switch 3. Run
2. Off 4. Start
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