Toro 2003, Operator'S Manual

17

STARTING/STOPPING THE
ENGINE

1. 

Be sure the parking brake is set and the PTO switch
is in the DISENGAGED position.

2.

Remove your foot from the traction pedal and make
sure the pedal is in the neutral position.

3.

Move the throttle lever to the SLOW position.

4.

Turn the ignition key clockwise to the RUN
position. The glow plug indicator light will come
on.

5. 

After the glow plug indicator light goes out, turn the
key to the START position. When the engine starts,
release the key.

IMPORTANT. Use starting cycles of no more
than 30 seconds per minute to avoid overheating
the starter motor.

6. 

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.

7.

Move the throttle to the SLOW position (if in
FAST) and let the engine warm up for a few
minutes before applying load.

8. 

When engine is started for the first time, or after
overhauling the engine, operate the machine in
forward and reverse for one to two minutes.  Also
operate the lift lever and PTO switch to be sure of
proper operation of all parts.

Turn the steering wheel to the left and right to
check steering response. Then shut the engine off
and check for oil leaks, loose parts and any other
noticeable malfunctions.

9. 

To stop the engine, move the throttle control
downward to the SLOW position, move the PTO
switch to OFF and turn the ignition key to OFF.
Remove the key from the switch to prevent
accidental starting.

10.  Set the parking brake.

11. Close the fuel shut off valve before storing the

machine.

BLEEDING THE FUEL SYSTEM
(Fig. 16)

1. 

Position the machine on a level surface. Make sure
the fuel tank is at least half full.

2. 

Open the air bleed screw on the fuel injection
pump.

3. 

Turn the ignition key to the ON position.  The
electric fuel pump will begin operation, thereby
forcing air out around the bleed screw. Leave the
key in the ON position until solid stream of fuel
flows out around the screw. Tighten the screw and
turn off the key. 

Operation

Shut engine off and wait for all moving parts to stop

before checking for oil leaks, loose parts and other
malfunctions.

CAUTION

Because diesel fuel is flammable, use caution
when storing or handling it. Do not smoke while
filling the fuel tank. Do not fill the fuel tank while
the engine is running, hot, or when the machine is
in an enclosed area. Always fill the fuel tank
outside and wipe up any spilled diesel fuel before
starting the engine. Store fuel in a clean, safety-
approved container and keep the cap in place. Use
diesel fuel for the engine only; not for any other
purpose.

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