Operating The Blades; Engaging The Blades - Toro TimeCutter Z5000 Manual Del Operador

1.
,
Control panel
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Figure 10
2. Blade control switch--Off
position
Move the throttle lever to Choke before starting a
cold engine (Figure 11).
Note: A warm or hot engine may not require
choMng.
between attempts. Failure to follow these
instructions can damage the starter motor.
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Figure 12
1. Control panel 4. Off
2. Ignition key--run position 5. Run
3. Ignition key--start position 6. Start
After the engine
starts,
move the throttle lever
to
Fast (Figure 11). If the engine stalls or hesitates,
move the throttle lever back to Choke for a few
seconds. Repeat this as required•
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Figure 11
1. Control panel 4. Fast
2. Throttle/choke 5. Continuous variable
lever--choke position setting
3. Choke 6. Stow
,
Turn the ignition key to Start to energize the starter•
When the engine starts, release the key (Figure 12).
Important:
Do not engage the starter for more
than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine fails
to start, allow a 60 second cool-down period
Operating the Blades
The blade control switch, represented by a power
take-off (PTO) symbol, engages and disengages power
to the mower blades• This switch controls power to aW
attachments that draw power from the engine, including
the mower deck and cutting blades•
Engaging the Blades
Important:
Do not engage the blades when
parked in tall grass. Belt or clutch damage can
occur.
,
Release pressure on the motion control levers and
place the machine in neutral.
2. Move the throttle to the Fast position.
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Note: Always engage the blades with the throttle
in the Fast position.
Pull up on the blade control switch to move it to
the On position and engage the blades (Figure 13).
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