Checking The Engine Oil Level; Think Safety First; Using The Parking Brake; Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro 30074 Operator's Manual

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 23)
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.
CAUTION
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.
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 7) rearward and hold
it in this position.
Figure 6
2. Lift the parking brake lock (Figure 7) up and gradually
release the upper control bar. The brake lock should
stay in the set (locked) position.
1. Upper control bar
2. Parking brake lever-set
position
Releasing the Parking Brake
1. Pull rearward on the upper control bar. Lower the
parking brake lock to the released position.
2. Gradually release the upper control bar.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Make sure spark plug wire(s) are installed on spark
plug(s) and fuel valve is open.
2. Move the shift lever to neutral, set the parking brake
and turn ignition key to run.
3. Move the throttle control to fast and move the choke
lever to the on position before starting a cold engine.
Note: A warm or hot engine usually does not require
any choking. To start a warm engine, move throttle
control to the fast position.
4. Grasp recoil starter handle firmly and pull out until
positive engagement results; then pull handle vigorously
to start engine and allow rope to recoil slowly.
Important: Do not pull recoil rope to its limit or
let go of the starter handle when rope is pulled out
because rope may break or recoil assembly may
be damaged.
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the throttle lever to the slow position (Figure 8).
2. Let engine idle for 30 to 60 seconds before turning the
ignition key to off.
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Figure 7
3. Fixed bar