Checking The Engine Oil Level; Operating The Parking Brake - Toro 74840 Operator's Manual

Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective
when mixed with fresh gasoline. To minimize the
chance of varnish deposits in the fuel system, use fuel
stabilizer at all times.
Fuel Gauge
Use the fuel window below the operator to verify the
level of gasoline before filling the tank (Figure 12).
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Figure 12
1. Fuel gauge window
Filling the Fuel Tank
Make sure the engine is shut off and the motion
controls are in the park position.
Important: Do Not overfill fuel tank. Fill the
fuel tank to the bottom of the filler neck. The
empty space in the tank allows the fuel to expand.
Overfilling may result in fuel leakage or damage to
the engine or emission system.
1. Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove the cap.
Note: You can use the fuel window below the
operating position verify the presence of gasoline
before filling the tank (Figure 12).
2. Slowly add regular, unleaded gasoline until the fuel
reaches the base of the filler neck Figure 13.
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3. Install the fuel tank cap securely and tighten until it
"clicks". Wipe up any gasoline that may have spilled.

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Before you start the engine and use the machine, check
the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checking
the Engine Oil Level.

Operating the Parking Brake

Always set the parking brake when you stop the
machine or leave it unattended.
Setting the Parking Brake
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Figure 13
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