Checking The Crankcase Oil; Checking The Tire Pressure; Fuel Tank - Toro 07253 Operator's Manual

Warning
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and
flames away from battery.
4. When the battery is charged, disconnect the charger
from the electrical outlet and battery posts.
5. Remove the filler caps. Slowly add electrolyte to each
cell until electrolyte is up to the fill line. Install the filler
caps.
Important Do not overfill the battery. Electrolyte will
overflow onto other parts of the vehicle and severe
corrosion and deterioration will result.
6. Install the battery; refer to Installing the Battery,
page 32.

Checking the Crankcase Oil

The engine is shipped with oil in the crankcase; however,
the level of oil must be checked before and after the engine
is first started.
1. Position the machine on a level surface.
2. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag
(Fig. 10). Insert the dipstick into the tube and make sure
it is seated fully. Remove the dipstick and check the oil
level.
Figure 10
1. Dipstick
3. If the oil level is low, remove the filler cap from the
valve cover (Fig. 10) and pour oil into the opening until
the oil level is up to the Full mark on the dipstick; refer
to Engine Oil, page 24, for the proper oil type and
viscosity. Add the oil slowly and check the level often
during this process. Do not overfill.
4. Install the dipstick firmly in place.
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1
2. Filler cap
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Checking the Tire Pressure

Check the tire pressure every 8 hours or daily to ensure
proper levels.
The air pressure range in the front and rear tires is 8–22 psi
(55–152 kPa).
The air pressure needed is determined by the payload
carried. Lower air pressure will provide less compaction, a
smoother ride, and fewer tire marks. Lower pressure should
not be used for heavy payloads at high speeds.
Higher pressures should be used for heavier payloads at
higher speeds. Do not exceed the maximum pressure.

Fuel Tank

Danger
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or
explosion from gasoline can burn you and others
and can damage property.
Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area,
when the engine is cold. Wipe up any gasoline
that spills.
Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add
gasoline to the fuel tank until the level is 1 inch
(25 mm) below the bottom of the filler neck.
This empty space in the tank allows gasoline to
expand.
Never smoke when handling gasoline, and stay
away from an open flame or where gasoline
fumes may be ignited by a spark.
Store gasoline in an approved container and
keep it out of the reach of children. Never buy
more than a 30-day supply of gasoline.
Always place gasoline containers on the ground
away from your vehicle before filling.
Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or
on a truck or trailer bed because interior
carpets or plastic truck bed liners may insulate
the container and slow the loss of any static
charge.
When practical, remove gas-powered equipment
from the truck or trailer and refuel the
equipment with its wheels on the ground.
If this is not possible, then refuel such
equipment on a truck or trailer from a portable
container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser
nozzle.
If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used, keep
the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
tank or container opening at all times until
fueling is complete.