Checking The Engine Oil Level; Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro 74432 Operator's Manual

In certain conditions during fueling, static
electricity can be released causing a spark
which can ignite the fuel vapors. A fire or
explosion from fuel can burn you and others
and can damage property.
• Always place fuel containers on the
ground away from your vehicle before
filling.
• Do not fill fuel containers inside a vehicle
or on a truck or trailer bed because
interior carpets or plastic truck bed liners
may insulate the container and slow the
loss of any static charge.
• When practical, remove gas-powered
equipment from the truck or trailer and
refuel the equipment with its wheels on
the ground.
• If this is not possible, then refuel such
equipment on a truck or trailer from a
portable container, rather than from a
fuel dispenser nozzle.
• If a fuel dispenser nozzle must be used,
keep the nozzle in contact with the rim
of the fuel tank or container opening at
all times until fueling is complete.
Fuel is harmful or fatal if swallowed.
Long-term exposure to vapors can cause
serious injury and illness.
• Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
• Keep face away from nozzle and gas tank
or conditioner opening.
• Keep gas away from eyes and skin.
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner
Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to
provide the following benefits:
• Keeps fuel fresh during storage of 90 days or
less. For longer storage it is recommended that
the fuel tank be drained.
• 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 fuel. 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 the fuel tank cap and remove
the cap. Add unleaded regular gasoline to the
fuel tank until the level is 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6 to
13 mm) below the bottom of the filler neck.
This space in the tank allows fuel to expand.
Do not fill the fuel tank completely full.
3. Install the fuel tank cap securely. Wipe up any
fuel 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 Oil Level in Engine Maintenance,
page 29.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Sit down on the seat and move the motion
controls to the brake position.
2. Disengage the blades by moving the blade
control switch to Off (Figure 9).
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