Positioning The Seat - Toro 71254 Operator's Manual

DANGER
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion
from gasoline can burn you and others and can
damage property.
• Fill the fuel tank outdoors in an open area when
the engine is cold. Wipe up any gasoline that
spills.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add
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 empty space in the tank allows
the gasoline to expand.
• Never smoke when handling gasoline, and stay
away from an open flame or where a spark may
ignite the gasoline fumes.
• Store gasoline in an approved container and
keep it out of the reach of children.
• Never buy more than a 30-day supply of
gasoline.
• Always place gasoline containers on the ground
away from your vehicle before filling.
• Do not fill gasoline 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, refuel such equipment on
a truck or trailer from a portable container, not
from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
• If you must use a gasoline dispenser, keep the
nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank
or container opening at all times until fueling is
complete.
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner
Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the tractor to
provide the following benefits:
• It keeps gasoline fresh during storage for up to 90
days. For longer storage, drain the fuel tank.
• It cleans the engine while it runs.
• It 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 fuel stabilizer/conditioner
to the gasoline.
Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective
when it is mixed with fresh gasoline. To minimize the
chance of varnish deposits in the fuel system, use a fuel
stabilizer/conditioner at all times.
Filling the Fuel Tank
1. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
2. Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove the cap.
3. 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. Do not fill the fuel tank
completely full.
Note: This space in the tank allows gasoline to
expand.
4. Install the fuel tank cap securely.
5. Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Before you start the engine and use the tractor, check
the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checking
the Oil Level.

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 7).
1. Adjustment knobs
2. Move the seat to the desired position and tighten
the knobs.
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Figure 7