Pre-Starting Checks; Driving The Sprayer - Toro 41582 Operator's Manual

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1. Fuel tank cap
4. Remove the fuel tank cap.
Under certain conditions, diesel fuel and fuel
vapors are highly flammable and explosive. A
fire or explosion from fuel can burn you and
others and can cause property damage.
• Use a funnel and fill the fuel tank outdoors,
in an open area, when the engine is off and
is cold. Wipe up any fuel that spills.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add
fuel to the fuel tank until the level is 1 inch
(25 mm) below the bottom of the filler neck.
This empty space in the tank allows the 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 a clean, safety-approved
container and keep the cap in place.
5. Fill the tank to about one inch below the top of the
tank, (bottom of the filler neck).
Note: This space in the tank allows fuel to expand.
Do not overfill.
6. Install the fuel tank cap securely.
7. Wipe up any fuel that may have spilled.

Pre-Starting Checks

Check the following items each time you begin using
the sprayer for the day:
• Check the tire pressure.
Note: These tires are different than car tires; they
require less pressure to minimize turf compaction
and damage.
• Check all fluid levels and add the appropriate
amount of specified fluids, if any are found to be
low.
• Check the brake pedal operation.
• Check to see that the lights are working.
• With the engine off, 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 sprayer out for the day. Your supervisor may want
you to check other items on a daily basis, so ask what
your responsibilities are.

Driving the Sprayer

Starting the Engine
1. Sit on the operator's seat and keep your foot off the
traction pedal.
2. Ensure that the parking brake is engaged, the
traction pedal is in the Neutral position, the throttle
is in the Slow position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the On/Preheat position.
Note: An automatic timer will control the preheat
for approximately 6 seconds.
4. After preheating, turn the key to the Start position.
5. Crank the engine for no longer than 15 seconds.
6. Release the key when the engine starts.
7. If the engine requires additional preheating, turn
the key to the Off position, then to the On/Preheat
position.
Note: Repeat steps 3 through 7 as required.
8. Run the engine at idle speed or partial throttle until
the engine warms up.
Driving
1. Press the traction pedal forward to drive forward or
rearward to drive in reverse.
Important: Ensure that you allow the sprayer
to come to a stop before switching between the
Forward and Reverse positions.
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