Check Engine Oil Level; Think Safety First; Operating The Parking Brake; Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro 72211 Operator's Manual

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Cleans the engine while it runs
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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 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.

Check 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 inEngine Maintenance, page 28 .

Think Safety First

Please carefully read all the safety instructions.
Knowing this information could help you, your family,
pets or bystanders avoid injury.
Operating the Parking
Brake
Always set the parking brake when you stop the
machine or leave it unattended.
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Push the brake pedal (Figure 14 ) down and hold it
in the depressed position.
Figure 14
1. Brake pedal
2. Lift the parking brake lever (Figure 14 ) forward
and gradually take your foot off the brake pedal.
The brake pedal should stay in the depressed
(locked) position.
Releasing the Parking Brake
1. Push down on the brake pedal (Figure 14 ). The
parking brake lever should release.
2. Gradually release the brake pedal.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Sit down on the seat.
2. Set the parking brake; refer to Setting the Parking
Brake in Brake Maintenance, page 37.
Note: The engine will not start unless you set the
parking brake or fully depress the brake pedal.
3. Push the PTO (power take off) to the off position
(Figure 15 ).
4. Move the choke lever to the on position
(Figure 15 ).
Note: An engine that has been running and is
warm may not require step 4.
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2. Parking brake lever