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1. Brake fluid reservoir
Pre–starting Checks
Safe operation begins before taking the vehicle out for
a day's work. You should check these items each time:
• Check the tire pressure.
• Check all fluid levels and add the appropriate
amount of Toro specified fluids, if any are found
to be low.
• Check the radiator. Remove any debris and clean
the radiator screen.
• Check the brake pedal operation.
• Check to see that the lights and horn are working.
• Turn the steering wheel to the left and right to
check the steering response.
• Stop the engine and wait for moving parts to stop,
then check for oil leaks, loose parts, and any other
noticeable malfunctions.
If any of the above items are not correct, notify your
mechanic or check with your supervisor before taking
the vehicle out for the day. Your supervisor may want
you to check other items on a daily basis, so ask what
your responsibilities are.
Starting the Engine
If any of the following conditions exist, you need to
bleed the fuel system before starting the engine; refer
to Bleeding The Fuel System:
• Initial start up of a new machine.
• The engine has ceased running due to lack of fuel.
• You have performed maintenance upon the fuel
system components; i.e., filter replaced, separator
serviced, etc.
1. Sit on the operator's seat and engage the parking
brake.
2. Disengage the PTO and high flow hydraulics (if so
equipped) and move the hand throttle lever to the
Off position (if so equipped).
3. Move the shift lever to the Neutral position and
press the clutch pedal.
4. Keep your foot off of the accelerator pedal.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the On position. When
the glow plug indicator light goes off, the engine is
ready to start.
6. Rotate the ignition key switch to the Start position.
Release the key immediately when the engine starts
and allow it to return to the On position.
Note: The glow plug indicator will turn on for an
additional 15 seconds, when the switch returns to the
On position.
Note: Do not run the starter motor more than 10
seconds at a time or premature starter failure may
result. If engine fails to start after 10 seconds, turn the
key to the Off position. Check the controls and starting
procedure, wait 10 additional seconds, and repeat the
starting operation.
Driving the Vehicle
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Fully press the clutch pedal.
3. Move the gear shift lever to 1st gear.
4. Release the clutch pedal smoothly while pressing
the accelerator pedal.
5. When the vehicle gains enough speed, remove your
foot from the accelerator pedal, fully press the
clutch pedal, move the gear shift lever to the next
gear and release the clutch pedal while pressing the
accelerator pedal. Repeat the procedure until the
desired speed is attained.
Important: Always stop the vehicle before
shifting to reverse from a forward gear or to a
forward gear from reverse.
Note: Avoid long periods of engine idling.
Important: Do not attempt to push or tow
vehicle to get it started. Damage to the drive
train could result.
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