Checking The Transmission Oil; Level; Starting The Engine; Stopping The Vehicle - Toro 12004TC Twister 1600 Operator's Manual

space in the tank allows gasoline to expand.
Do not overfill.
5. Install the fuel tank cap securely. Wipe up any
fuel that may have spilled.
Checking the Transmission
Oil Level
The transaxle fluid level should be at the bottom
of the level indicator hole (Figure 22). If it
is not, fill the reservoir with the appropriate
fluid; refer to Changing the Transaxle Fluid in
Drive System Maintenance, page 34.
Figure 22
1. Level indicator hole

Starting the Engine

Important: Do not attempt to push or tow
the vehicle to get it started.
1. Sit in the operator's seat.
2. Put the gear shift selector in Neutral.
Note: The engine will only start in Neutral.
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch, turn it
to the Start position, and pull the choke out.
When the engine starts, release the key.
Note: An engine that has been running and
is warm may not require pulling the choke out.
4. After the engine starts and warms up, slowly
push the choke in to the Off position. If the
engine stalls or hesitates, pull the choke out for
a few more seconds before pushing it to Off.
5. Release the parking brake.
6. Move the gear shift selector to the desired
position.
7. To drive the vehicle, move the gear shift
selector to the desired position and slowly step
on the accelerator pedal.

Stopping the Vehicle

To stop the vehicle, remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal and slowly press the brake pedal.
Note: Stopping distance may vary depending on
the vehicle load and speed.

Parking the Vehicle

1. Engage the parking brake and rotate the
ignition key to Off.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch to
prevent accidental starting.

Operating the Cargo Box

Raising the Box
Driving the vehicle with the cargo box raised
may cause the vehicle to tip or roll easier.
The box structure may become damaged if
you operate the vehicle with the box raised.
• Only operate the vehicle when the cargo
box is down.
• After dumping a load, lower the cargo
box.
1. Lift the lever on either side of the box and lift
the box up (Figure 23).
Figure 23
1. Lever
2. Pull the prop rod into the detent slot, securing
the box (Figure 24).
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