Pre-Starting Checks; Starting The Engine - Toro 07379 Operator's Manual

C. Fill the reservoir to the Full line on the reservoir
with the specified brake fluid (Figure 19).
Important: Do not overfill the brake
reservoir.
1. Brake fluid reservoir

Pre-starting Checks

Safe operation begins before taking the vehicle out for a day's
work. You should check these items each time:
•
Check the tire pressure.
•
Check all fluid levels and add the appropriate amount of
Toro specified fluids, if any are found to be low.
•
Check the radiator. Remove any debris and clean the
radiator screen.
•
Check the brake pedal operation.
•
Check to see that the lights and horn are working.
•
Turn the steering wheel to the left and right to check the
steering response.
•
Stop the engine and wait for moving parts to stop, then
check for oil leaks, loose parts, and any other noticeable
malfunctions.
If any of the above items are not correct, notify your mechanic
or check with your supervisor before taking the vehicle out
for the day. Your supervisor may want you to check other
items on a daily basis, so ask what your responsibilities are.
Figure 19

Starting the Engine

1. Sit on the operator seat and engage the parking brake.
2. Disengage the PTO and high flow hydraulics (if so
equipped) and move the hand throttle lever to the Off
position (if so equipped).
3. Move the shift lever to the Neutral position and press
the clutch pedal.
4. Keep your foot off of the accelerator pedal.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the On position. When the
glow plug indicator light goes off, the engine is ready
to start.
6. Rotate the ignition key switch to the Start position.
Release the key immediately when the engine starts and
allow it to return to the Run position.
Note: The glow plug indicator will turn on for an additional
15 seconds, when the switch returns to the Run position.
Note: Do not run the starter motor more than 10 seconds at
a time or premature starter failure may result. If engine fails
to start after 10 seconds, turn the key to the Off position.
Check the controls and starting procedure, wait 10 additional
seconds, and repeat the starting operation.
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