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STARTING AND STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
Note: Make sure wire is installed on spark plug, batĆ
tery is activated, and cables are installed on battery
posts.
1. Engage the parking brake (Fig. 6): refer to using
Parking Brake, page 14.
2. Move gear shift into neutral and blade control
into DISENGAGE detent
(Fig. 5).
Note: An interlock switch on the transmission and
blade control prevents engine from starting unless
the operator is sitting on the seat, the gear shift is in
neutral and the blade control is in the DISENGAGE
detent.
3. Move throttle control to CHOKE position (Fig. 5)
when starting a cold engine. However, a hot engine
requires no choking. Move throttle to FAST position
for starting.
4. Rotate ignition key (Fig. 5) to START position.
When engine starts, release the key and move throttle
between FAST and SLOW if choke was used for startĆ
ing. Operate the rider with throttle control in FAST (full
throttle) position for best performance.
TO STOP
1. To stop the engine, depress clutch pedal, shift into
neutral and engage parking brake. Move blade control
into DISENGAGE detent
, move throttle control to
SLOW and allow engine to idle a short period before roĆ
tating ignition key to OFF. Rotate ignition key to OFF
and wait for all moving parts to stop before getting off
the seat.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BREAKĆIN
The engine requires no special breakĆin other than
checking the oil level each time you fill the gas tank
and changing the oil after the first two hours of opĆ
eration. Some oil consumption will be noticed during
break in, but will improve as used. Operate the transĆ
mission in all gears to ensure that the drive system is
functioning correctly. After the first five hours of opĆ
eration, check the condition and adjustment of the
drive chain and belts.
USING PARKING BRAKE
CAUTION
If the engine stalls or must be stopped while
operating on a hill or slope, the engine must be
shut off and parking brake engaged.
1. Depress brake pedal fully.
2. Move parking brake control to the left and reĆ
lease brake pedal until it contacts end of parking
brake lever (Fig. 6).
3. To release the parking brake, depress brake
pedal (Fig. 6), which will allow parking brake lever to
return to its disengaged position. Then release brake
pedal.
IMPORTANT: Disengage parking brake before
shifting into gear to commence operation. If the
rider is driven when parking brake is engaged,
accelerated brake wear will result.
ADJUSTING HEIGHTĆOFĆCUT
The heightĆofĆcut may be set in one of five positions:
1Ć1/2 inches to 3-1/2 inches.
1. Move blade control into DISENGAGE detent
(Fig. 5).
2. Move heightĆofĆcut control (Fig. 5) into desired setĆ
ting.
3. To engage blade for cutting, slowly move blade
control into ENGAGE detent.
OPERATING PROCEDURE
1. Move blade control into DISENGAGE detent.
2. Start the engine: refer to Starting/Stopping
Instructions, page 14.
IMPORTANT: When rider is used for the first time,
operate the transmission in all gears to ensure
that drive system is functioning correctly and beĆ
come familiar with the controls and operating
characteristics. Also check condition of the drive
chain and belts and make any adjustments that
may be required.
3. Depress clutch pedal and shift transmission into
1st gear. Then release pedal slowly until traction
drive engages.
IMPORTANT: To avoid a jerky start and putting a
heavy load on the transmission, move throttle to
slow speed and release clutch pedal slowly. If
shifting into reverse gear is difficult, jog clutch
pedal in and out to get gears to mesh. Do not
force the gear shift because damage may result.
Should you encounter a jerking or grabbing
condition during operation, contact your local AuĆ
thorized TORO Service Dealer for assistance.
4. To engage blade for cutting, move height-of-
cut control to the desired setting. Move the throttle to
FAST position. Start the blade whirling by slowly
moving blade control into ENGAGE detent.
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