Checking The Transmission Oil Level; Starting The Engine; Stopping The Vehicle; Parking The Vehicle - Toro 07277 Operator's Manual

In certain conditions during fueling, static
electricity can be released causing a spark
which can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire
or explosion from gasoline can burn you and
others and can damage property.
• 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, then refuel such
equipment on a truck or trailer from a
portable container, rather than from a
gasoline dispenser nozzle.
• If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used,
keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of
the fuel tank or container opening at all
times until fueling is complete.
Filling the Fuel Tank
The fuel tank capacity is approximately 7 gallons (26.5 l).
1. Shut the engine off and set the parking brake.
2. Clean the area around the fuel tank cap (Figure 21).
Figure 21
1. Fuel tank cap
3. Remove the fuel tank cap.
4. Fill the tank to about 1 inch (25 mm) below the top
of tank, (bottom of the filler neck). This 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.
1. Level indicator hole

Starting the Engine

1. Sit in the operator's seat, insert the key into the
ignition switch, and rotate the key clockwise to the
On position.
Note: If the gear shift selector is in Reverse, the
buzzer will sound to warn the operator.
2. Move the gear shift selector to the desired position.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Slowly step on the accelerator pedal.
Note: If the engine is cold, press and hold the
accelerator pedal about half-way down, and pull the
choke knob out to the On position. Return the
choke knob to Off after the engine warms up.
Important: Do not attempt to push or tow the
vehicle to get it started.

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.
21
Figure 22