Using The Parking Brake - Toro Wheel Horse XL380H 71252 Operator's Manual

In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or
explosion from gasoline can burn you and
others and can damage property.
• Fill the fuel tank outdoors in an open area
when the engine is cold. Wipe up any
gasoline that spills.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add
gasoline to the fuel tank until the level is 1/4
to 1/2 inch (6 to 13 mm) below the bottom of
the filler neck. This empty space in the tank
allows the gasoline to expand.
• Never smoke when handling gasoline, and
stay away from an open flame or where a
spark may ignite the gasoline fumes.
• Store gasoline in an approved container and
keep it out of the reach of children.
• Never buy more than a 30-day supply of
gasoline.
• Always place gasoline containers on the
ground away from your vehicle before filling.
• Do not fill gasoline containers inside a
vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed because
interior carpets or plastic truck bed liners
may insulate the container and slow the loss
of any static charge.
• When practical, remove gas-powered
equipment from the truck or trailer and
refuel the equipment with its wheels on the
ground.
• If this is not possible, refuel such equipment
on a truck or trailer from a portable
container, not from a gasoline dispenser
nozzle.
• If you must use a gasoline dispenser, keep
the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
tank or container opening at all times until
fueling is complete.
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner
Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the tractor to
provide the following benefits:
• It keeps gasoline fresh during storage for up to 90
days. For longer storage, drain the fuel tank.
• It cleans the engine while it runs.
• It eliminates gum-like varnish buildup in the fuel
system, which causes hard starting.
Important: Do not use fuel additives containing
methanol or ethanol.
Add the correct amount of fuel stabilizer/conditioner
to the gasoline.
Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective
when it is mixed with fresh gasoline. To minimize the
chance of varnish deposits in the fuel system, use a fuel
stabilizer/conditioner at all times.
Filling the Fuel Tank
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove the cap.
4. Add unleaded regular gasoline to the fuel tank until
the level is 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6 to 13 mm) below the
bottom of the filler neck. Do not fill the fuel tank
completely full.
Note: This space in the tank allows gasoline to
expand.
5. Install the fuel tank cap securely.
6. Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Before you start the engine and use the tractor, check
the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checking
the Oil Level.

Using the Parking Brake

Always set the parking brake whenever you stop the
tractor or leave it unattended.
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Push the brake pedal (Figure 4) down and hold it.
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