Checking The Engine Oil Level; Think Safety First; Using The Parking Brake - Toro 30031 Operator's Manual

• Cleans the engine while it runs
• 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 gas
stabilizer/conditioner to the gas.
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.
Filling the Fuel Tank
1. Shut the engine off and set the parking brake.
2. Clean around each fuel tank cap and remove
the cap.
3. Add unleaded regular gasoline to both fuel
tanks, until the level is 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6 mm
to 13 mm) below the bottom of the filler neck.
This space in the tank allows gasoline to
expand. Do not fill the fuel tanks completely
full.
4. Install fuel tank caps securely.
5. 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 Oil Level in Engine Maintenance,
page 25
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.

Think Safety First

Carefully read all the safety instructions and decals
in the safety section. Knowing this information
could help you or any bystanders avoid injury.
The use of protective equipment for eyes, hearing,
feet and head is recommended.
This machine produces sound levels in
excess of 85 dBA at the operator's ear and
can cause hearing loss through extended
periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating
this machine.
Figure 5
1. Warning—wear hearing protection.

Using the Parking Brake

Stop on level ground, disengage drives, engage
parking brake, shut off engine and remove key.
Always set the parking brake when you stop the
machine or leave it unattended.
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Pull the upper control bar (Figure 6) rearward
and hold it in this position.
2. Lift the parking brake lock (Figure 6) up and
gradually release the upper control bar. The
brake lock should stay in the set (locked)
position.
Figure 6
1. Upper control bar
2. Parking brake lever-set
position
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3. Fixed bar