Checking The Engine Oil Level; Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro 74402 Operator's Manual

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.
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Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open
area, when the engine is cold. Wipe up any
gasoline that spills.
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Never fill the fuel tank inside an enclosed
trailer.
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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 gasoline to expand.
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Never smoke when handling gasoline, and
stay away from an open flame or where
gasoline fumes may be ignited by a spark.
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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.
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Always place gasoline containers on the
ground away from your vehicle before filling.
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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.
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When practical, remove gas-powered
equipment from the truck or trailer and
refuel the equipment with its wheels on the
ground.
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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.
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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.
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner
Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to
provide the following benefits:
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Keeps gasoline fresh during storage of 90 days or
less. For longer storage it is recommended that the
fuel tank be drained.
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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 the fuel tank cap and remove the cap.
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. This space in the tank
allows gasoline to expand. Do not fill the fuel tank
completely full.
3. Install the fuel tank cap securely. Wipe up any
gasoline that may have spilled.
Checking the Engine Oil
Level
Before you start the engine and use the machine, check
the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checking
the Oil Level in Engine Maintenance, page 22.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Sit down on the seat and move the motion controls
to the brake position.
2. Move the PTO (power take-off) to Off (Figure 7 ).
Figure 7
1. PTO-On
3. Move the throttle lever to Choke before starting a
cold engine (Figure 8 ).
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2. PTO-Off