Checking The Engine Oil Level; Switching The Fuel Tanks; Using The Rollover Protection System (Rops) - Toro 74253 Operator's Manual

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 each fuel tank cap and remove the cap.
3. Add unleaded regular gasoline to both fuel tanks,
until the level is 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6 mm to 13 mm)
below the bottom of the filler neck.
This space in the tank allows gasoline to expand.
Do not fill the fuel tanks completely full.
4. Install fuel tank caps securely.
5. 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 30

Switching the Fuel Tanks

Important: Do not run the machine out of fuel.
The fuel selector valve is located under the left side of
the seat. Unlatch the seat and raise it to access the valve.
The unit has two fuel tanks. One tank is on the left
side and one on the right side. Each tank connects to
the fuel selector valve. From there a common fuel line
leads to the engine (Figure 5).
To use the left side fuel tank rotate the fuel selector
valve to the LH, lefthand location. To use the right
side fuel tank rotate the fuel selector valve to the RH,
righthand location (Figure 5).
Close the fuel selector valve before transporting or
storing machine.
1. Hydraulic tank
Using the Rollover Protection
System (ROPS)
To avoid injury or death from rollover: keep the
roll bar in the raised locked position and use
the seat belt.
Ensure that the rear part of the seat is secured
with the seat latch.
There is no rollover protection when the roll bar
is in the down position.
• Lower the roll bar only when absolutely
necessary.
• Do not wear the seat belt when the roll bar is
in the down position.
• Drive slowly and carefully.
• Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance
permits.
• Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e.
branches, doorways, electrical wires) before
driving under any objects and do not contact
them.
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Figure 5
2. Fuel selector valve