Checking The Engine Oil Level; Think Safety First; Operating The Parking Brake; Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro 30092 Operator's Manual

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 fuel tank cap and remove the cap.
Add unleaded regular gasoline to 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 gasoline to expand. Do not fill the fuel tank
completely full.
3. Install fuel tank cap securely. 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
the Engine Oil Level in Maintenance.
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.
1. Warning—wear hearing protection.

Operating 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 15) rearward and
hold it in this position.
2. Lift the parking brake lock (Figure 15) 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 (Figure 15).
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.
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Figure 14
Figure 15
3. Upper handle