Pre-Starting Checks; Starting The Engine; Stopping The Vehicle; Parking The Vehicle - Toro 07253TC Operator's Manual

Passenger hand hold
1.
2. Hip restraint

Pre-Starting Checks

Safe operation begins before taking the vehicle out
for a day's work. You should check these items each
time:
1. Check tire pressure.
Note: These tires are different than car tires, they
require less pressure to minimize turf
compaction and damage.
2. Check all fluid levels and add the appropriate
amount of Toro specified fluids, if any are found
to be low.
3. Check brake pedal operation.
4. Check to see that the lights are working.
5. Turn the steering wheel to the left and right to
check steering response.
6. Check for oil leaks, loose parts and any other
noticeable malfunctions. Make sure the engine is
off and all moving parts have stopped before
checking for oil leaks, loose parts and other
malfunctions
If any of the above items are not correct, notify your
mechanic or check with your supervisor before taking
the vehicle out for the day. Your supervisor may want
Figure 8
Operation
you to check other items on a daily basis, so ask what
your responsibilities are.

Starting The Engine

1. Sit in the operator's seat and disengage the
parking brake.
2. Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it
clockwise to the ON position.
Note: If the gear shift selector is in REVERSE,
the buzzer will sound to warn the operator.
3. Move gear shift selector to the desired position.
4. Slowly step on the accelerator pedal.
Note:The parking brake will automatically
disengage when the accelerator pedal is
depressed.
Note: If the engine is cold, depress and hold the
accelerator pedal about half way down and pull
the choke knob out to the ON position.
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to push or tow
the vehicle to get it started.

Stopping The Vehicle

To stop the machine, remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal and slowly depress the brake pedal.

Parking The Vehicle

1. Engage the parking brake and turn the ignition
key to OFF.
2. Remove the key from switch to prevent
accidental starting.

Cargo Bed

Raising the Bed

1. Slide the latch upward toward the top of the
cutout in the bed frame (Fig. 9).
– 16 –