Checking The Engine Oil Level; Think Safety First; Using The Parking Brake - Toro 30342 Operator's Manual

• 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 gasoline. To
minimize the chance of varnish deposits in the
fuel system, use fuel stabilizer at all times.
Filling the Fuel Tank
1. Shut the engine off and set the parking brake.
2. Clean around fuel tank cap and remove the
cap. Add unleaded regular gasoline to fuel
tank, 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 gasoline to expand.
Do not fill the fuel tank completely full.
3. Install fuel tank cap securely. Wipe up any
gasoline that may have spilled.
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 28

Think Safety First

Carefully read all the safety instructions and decals
in the safety section. Knowing this information
could help you or any bystanders avoid injury.
The use of protective equipment for eyes, hearing,
feet and head is recommended.
This machine produces sound levels in
excess of 85 dBA at the operator's ear and
can cause hearing loss through extended
periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating
this machine.
Figure 17
1. Warning—wear hearing protection.

Using the Parking Brake

Stop on level ground, disengage drives, engage
parking brake, shut off engine, and remove key.
Always set the parking brake when you stop the
machine or leave it unattended.
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Pull the upper control bar (Figure 18) rearward
and hold it in this position.
2. Lift the parking brake lock (Figure 18) up and
gradually release the upper control bar.
The brake lock should stay in the set (locked)
position.
Figure 18
1. Upper control bar
2. Parking brake lever-set
position
Releasing the Parking Brake
1. Pull rearward on the upper control bar.
2. Lower the parking brake lock to the released
position.
3. Gradually release the upper control bar.
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3. Fixed bar