Checking The Safety Interlock System; Checking The Machine For Loose Hardware - Toro 34215 Operator's Manual

Using Stabilizer/Conditioner
Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to provide
the following benefits:
•
Keeps fuel fresh during storage of 90 days or less. For
longer storage it is recommended that the fuel tank be
drained.
•
Cleans the engine while it runs
•
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 fuel. To minimize the chance of
varnish deposits in the fuel system, use fuel stabilizer at
all times.
Fueling the Machine
Note: Refueling the engine is difficult when using a larger
refueling container such as a container with a 19 L (5 US
gal) capacity.
To make fueling the machine easier use the following
equipment:
•
a fuel container with approximately a 4 to 8 L (1 to 2 US
gal) capacity
•
a funnel
1. Clean around the fuel tank cap.
2. Remove the cap from the tank.
3. Fill the fuel tank with unleaded gasoline to within 6 to
13 mm (1/4 to 1/2 inch) from the top of the tank. Do
not fill into the filler neck.
Important: Do not fill the tank more than 6 mm
(1/4 inch) from the top of the tank because the
gasoline must have room to expand.
4. Install the fuel-tank cap and wipe up any spilled fuel.
Checking the Safety Interlock
System
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
CAUTION
If interlock switch is disconnected or damaged
the machine could operate unexpectedly causing
personal injury.
• Do not tamper with the interlock switch.
• Check the operation of the interlock switch daily
and replace damaged switch before operating
the machine.
Important: It is essential that the safety mechanisms
on your machine are connected and in proper operating
condition prior to operating your machine.
The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the engine
from starting unless the parking brake is set.
Testing the Starter Interlock
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Chock the wheels of the machine.
3. Disconnect the spark-plug wires.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. With the motion-control lever in the N
turn the key to the S
Note: The starter must not rotate the engine.
•
If the starter rotates the engine of your
machine—the machine does not pass this test,
do not operate it. Contact your authorized Toro
service distributor.
•
If the starter does not rotate the engine—the
machine does pass the test: Set the parking brake,
connect the spark-plug wire to the spark plug, and
remove the chock(s) from the wheels.
Checking the Machine for
Loose Hardware
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop,
remove key, and set parking brake.
2. Visually inspect machine for damaged or worn parts,
and check for loose hardware.
Note: Replace any damaged parts and tighten all loose
hardware before operating the machine.
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