Checking The Hydraulic Fluid Level; Checking The Tire Pressure; Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro 22318 Operator's Manual

electrical system and hydraulic valves or deplete
grease.
6. Remove and store the cylinder locks and lower the
loader arms.
Checking the Hydraulic Fluid
Level
Service Interval: Every 25 hours
Hydraulic Tank Capacity: 17.25 US gallons (67 l)
Use 10W-30 or 15W-40 detergent, diesel engine oil (API
service CH-4 or higher).
1. Remove the attachment, if one is installed.
2. Park the traction unit on a level surface, raise the
loader arms, and install the cylinder locks.
3. Stop the engine, remove the key, and allow the
engine to cool.
4. Clean the area around the filler neck of the hydraulic
tank (Figure 8).
5. Remove the cap from the filler neck and check the
fluid level on the dipstick (Figure 8).
The fluid level should be between the marks on the
dipstick.
1. Filler neck cap
6. If the level is low, add enough fluid to raise it to the
proper level.
7. Install the cap on the filler neck.
8. Remove and store the cylinder locks and lower the
loader arms.

Checking the Tire Pressure

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Maintain the air pressure in the tires as specified. Check
the tires when they are cold to get the most accurate
reading.
Pressure: 15-20 psi
Figure 8
2. Dipstick
Note: Use a lower tire pressure (15 psi) when operating
in sandy soil conditions to provide better traction in
the loose soil.
1. Valve stem
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Stand on the platform.
2. Ensure that the auxiliary hydraulics lever is in
neutral.
3. Move the choke lever fully forward if you are
starting a cold engine.
Note: A warm or hot engine may not require
choking.
4. Move the throttle lever midway between slow
(turtle) and fast (rabbit) positions.
5. Turn the ignition key to the start position. When
the engines starts, release the key.
Important: Do not engage the starter for more
than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine fails
to start, allow a 30 second cool-down period
between attempts. Failure to follow these
instructions can burn out the starter motor.
6. After the engine starts, gradually move the choke
rearward. If the engine stalls or hesitates, move the
choke forward again until the engine warms up.
7. Move the throttle lever to desired setting.
Important: If you run the engine at high
speeds when the hydraulic system is cold (i.e.,
when the ambient air temperature is near
freezing or lower), hydraulic system damage
could occur. When starting the engine in
cold conditions, allow the engine to run in
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