Operation; Think Safety First; Pre-Starting Checks; Checking The Engine Oil - Toro 07359 Operator's Manual

Operation

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.

Think Safety First

Please carefully read all of the safety instructions and decals
in the safety section. Knowing this information could help
you or bystanders avoid injury.

Pre-Starting Checks

Check the following items each time you begin using the
vehicle for the day:
•
Check the tire pressure.
Note: These tires are different than car tires; they require
less pressure to minimize turf compaction and damage.
•
Check all fluid levels and add the appropriate amount of
specified fluids, if any are found to be low.
•
Check the brake pedal operation.
•
Ensure that the lights are working.
•
Turn the steering wheel to the left and right to check
steering response.
•
Check for oil leaks, loose parts, and any other noticeable
malfunctions. Make sure the engine is off and all moving
parts have stopped before checking for oil leaks, loose
parts, and other 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.

Checking the Engine Oil

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Note: The engine is shipped with oil in the crankcase;
however, the level of the oil must be checked before and after
the engine is first started.
Check the engine oil level before starting the engine each day.
1. Position the machine on a level surface.
2. Clean around the oil dipstick (Figure 9) so dirt cannot
fall into the hole and damage the engine.
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1. Fill cap
3. Remove the oil dipstick and wipe the end clean.
4. Slide the oil dipstick into the filler tube fully seating it.
Pull the dipstick out and look at the end.
If the oil level is low, remove the filler cap and add
oil of the proper type to raise the level to, but not
over, the Full mark on the dipstick. Refer to Servicing
the Engine Oil in the Engine Maintenance section in
Maintenance, for the proper oil type and viscosity. Add
the oil slowly and check the level often during this
process. Do not overfill.
5. Install the oil dipstick firmly in place.
Checking the Brake Fluid
Level
Check the brake fluid level before the engine is first started;
refer to Checking the Brake Fluid Level in the Brake
Maintenance section in Maintenance.

Checking the Tire Pressure

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Check the tire pressure every 8 hours or daily to ensure
proper levels.
The air pressure range in the front and rear tires is 8–22 psi
(55–103 kPa).
The air pressure needed is determined by the payload carried.
The lower the air pressure, the less the compaction, smoother
the ride, and tire marks are minimized. Lower pressure should
not be used for heavy payloads at high speeds.
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Figure 9
2. Oil dipstick