Checking The Engine Oil Level; Starting The Engine - Toro 70185 Operator's Manual

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 machine, check
the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checking
Oil Level in Maintenance.

Starting the Engine

1. Sit down on the seat.
2. Set the parking brake; refer to Setting the Parking
Brake.
Note: The engine will not start unless you engage
the parking brake.
3. Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral (N)
(Figure 9).
1. Ground speed lever
4. Shift the blade control (PTO) lever to Disengage
(Figure 10).
Figure 9
1. Disengage
2. Engage
5. Shift the throttle lever to Choke (Figure 11).
1. Choke
2. Fast
Note: An engine that has been running and is
warm may not require this step.
6. Turn the ignition key clockwise and hold it in the
Start position (Figure 12). When the engine starts,
release the key.
13
Figure 10
3. Blade control (PTO)
Figure 11
3. Slow