Checking The Engine Oil Level; Using The Parking Brake; Positioning The Seat - Toro 71257 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 each fuel tank cap and remove the cap.
3. Add unleaded regular gasoline to both fuel tanks,
until the level is 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6 mm to 13 mm)
below the bottom of the filler neck.
This space in the tank allows gasoline to expand.
Do not fill the fuel tanks completely full.
4. Install fuel tank caps securely.
5. Wipe up any gasoline that may have spilled.

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Before you start the engine and use the tractor, check
the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checking
the Oil Level.

Using the Parking Brake

Always set the parking brake whenever you stop the
tractor or leave it unattended.
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Push the clutch/brake pedal (Figure 8) down and
hold it.
1. Clutch/brake pedal
2. Lift the parking brake lever (Figure 8) up and
gradually take your foot off the clutch/brake pedal.
Note: The clutch/brake pedal should stay in the
depressed (locked) position.
Releasing the Parking Brake
1. Push down on the clutch/brake pedal (Figure 8).
Note: The parking brake lever should release.
2. Gradually release the clutch/brake pedal.

Positioning the Seat

The seat can move forward and backward. Position
the seat where you have the best control of the tractor
and are most comfortable.
1. Raise the seat and loosen the adjustment knobs
(Figure 9).
1. Adjustment knobs
2. Move the seat to the desired position and tighten
the knobs.
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Figure 8
2. Parking brake lever
Figure 9