Setup; Checking Fluid Levels; Charging The Battery; Opening The Lift Valve - Toro STX-38 Operator's Manual

Setup

Checking Fluid Levels

Before starting the engine for the first time, check
the engine oil and hydraulic fluid levels; refer to
Checking the Engine Oil Level (page 16) and
Checking the Hydraulic Fluid Level (page 36) for more
information.

Charging the Battery

Charge the battery; refer to Charging the Battery (page 29) for
more information.

Opening the Lift Valve

Before you can raise the grinder and move the machine,
you must open the lift valve located under the control panel
(Figure 4). Turn the knob counter clockwise to allow you to
lift the grinder. The further you turn the knob the faster the
head will raise and lower when activated.
Figure 4

Product Overview

3. Engine
1. Control panel
2. Chip shield 4. Battery

Controls

Become familiar with all the controls (Figure 6) before you
start the engine and operate the machine.
1. Key switch
2. Throttle lever
3. Choke lever
4. Hour meter
5. Traction control
Key Switch
The key switch has three positions: off, run, and start.
To start the engine, rotate the key to the start position. Release
the key when engine starts and it will move automatically to
the run position.
To stop the engine, rotate the key to the off position.
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Figure 5
5. Grinder
6. Track
Figure 6
6. Reference bar
7. Reverse safety plate
8. Grinder control lever
9. Handle