Checking The Engine Oil Level; Switching The Fuel Tanks - Toro 74274 Operator's Manual

In certain conditions, fuel is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or
explosion from fuel can burn you and others
and can damage property.
• Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area,
when the engine is cold. Wipe up any fuel
that spills.
• Never fill the fuel tank inside an enclosed
trailer.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add
fuel 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 fuel to expand.
• Never smoke when handling fuel, and stay
away from an open flame or where fuel
fumes may be ignited by a spark.
• Store fuel in an approved container and keep
it out of the reach of children. Never buy
more than a 30-day supply of fuel.
• Always place fuel containers on the ground
away from your vehicle before filling.
• Do not fill fuel 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 fuel
dispenser nozzle.
• If a fuel 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
1. Shut the engine off and set the parking brake.
2. Clean around each fuel tank cap and remove the
cap. Add fuel to both fuel tanks, 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 the fuel
to expand. Do not fill the fuel tanks completely full.
3. Install fuel tank caps securely. Wipe up any fuel that
may have spilled.
4. If possible, fill the fuel tank after each use. This will
minimize possible buildup of condensation inside
the fuel tank.

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 Engine Maintenance , page 31

Switching the Fuel Tanks

Important: Do not run the machine out of fuel.
The fuel selector valve is located behind the left side
of the seat.
The unit has two fuel tanks. One tank is on the left
side and one on the right side. Each tank connects to
the fuel selector valve. From there a common fuel line
leads to the engine (Figure 5).
To use the left side fuel tank rotate the fuel selector
valve to the LH, lefthand location. To use the right
side fuel tank rotate the fuel selector valve to the RH,
righthand location (Figure 5)
Close the fuel selector valve before transporting or
storing machine.
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