Checking The Engine-Oil Level; Breaking In A New Machine; Operating The Parking Brake - Toro GrandStand 79534 Operator's Manual

WARNING
Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term
exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and
illness.
• Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
• Keep face away from nozzle and gas tank or
conditioner bottle opening.
• Avoid contact with skin; wash off spills with
soap and water.
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner
Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to provide
the following benefits:
•
Keeps gasoline fresh during storage of 90 days or less.
For longer storage, drain the fuel tank.
•
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. Park the machine on level ground.
2. Shut the engine off and set the parking brake.
3. Clean around the fuel-tank cap and remove the cap.
4. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler neck.
Note: Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. The
empty space in the tank allows the gasoline to expand.
5. Install the 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
Engine-Oil Level (page 33).
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.

Breaking in a New Machine

New engines take time to develop full power. Mower decks
and drive systems have higher friction when new, placing
additional load on the engine. Allow 40 to 50 hours of
break-in time for new machines to develop full power and
best performance.

Operating the Parking Brake

Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or
leave it unattended. Before each use, check the parking brake
for proper operation.
If the parking brake does not hold securely, adjust it; refer to
Adjusting the Brakes (page
CAUTION
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine while it is
unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and set the parking
brake when leaving the machine unattended.
Setting the Parking Brake
Pull the parking-brake lever rearward into the E
position
1. Parking brake engaged
Releasing the Parking Brake
Push the parking-brake lever forward
Checking the
15
44).
(Figure 8).
Figure 8
2. Parking brake released
NGAGED
(Figure 8).