Performing Daily Maintenance; Starting The Engine - Toro STX-26 Operator's Manual

Filling the Fuel Tank
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage
the parking brake (if applicable), and lower the
hydraulic lift.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and allow
the engine to cool.
3. Clean around the fuel-tank cap and remove it
(Figure 15).
Figure 15
1. Fuel-tank cap
4. Fill the tank with fuel to about 6 to 13 mm (1/4 to
1/2 inch) below the bottom of the filler neck.
Important:
This space in the tank allows
fuel to expand. Do not fill the fuel tank
completely full.
5. Install the fuel-tank cap securely.
6. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
Performing Daily
Maintenance
Before starting the machine each day, perform the
Each Use/Daily procedures listed in
(page 20).

Starting the Engine

1.
1. Throttle lever
2. Choke lever
2.
3.
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4.
5.
Maintenance
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Move the throttle lever midway between the
S and F positions
LOW AST
Figure 16
Move the choke lever to the O
16).
Note:
A warm or hot engine may not require
choking.
Turn the key to the O
N
When the engine 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 cooldown
period between attempts. Failure to follow
these instructions can burn out the starter
motor.
Gradually move the choke lever to the O
position (Figure 16). If the engine stalls or
hesitates, engage the choke again until the
engine warms up.
Move the throttle lever to the desired setting
(Figure 16).
Important:
Running the engine at high
speeds when the hydraulic system is cold
(i.e., when the air temperature is at or
below freezing) could damage the hydraulic
system. When starting the engine in cold
conditions, allow it to run in the middle
throttle position for 2 to 5 minutes before
moving the throttle to the F
Note:
If the outdoor temperature is below
freezing, store the machine in a garage to keep
it warmer and aid in starting.
(Figure 16).
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3. Key
position (Figure
N
position (Figure 16).
FF
position.
AST