Checking The Transmission Oil; Level; Starting The Engine; Stopping The Vehicle - Toro 07264 Operator's Manual

space in the tank allows gasoline to expand.
Do not overfill.
5. Install the fuel tank cap securely. Wipe up any
fuel that may have spilled.
Checking the Transmission
Oil Level
The transaxle fluid level should be at the bottom
of the level indicator hole (Figure 22). If it
is not, fill the reservoir with the appropriate
fluid; refer to Changing the Transaxle Fluid in
Drive System Maintenance, page 36.
Figure 22
1. Level indicator hole

Starting the Engine

1. Sit in the operator's seat, insert the key into the
ignition switch, and rotate the key clockwise to
the On position.
Note: If the gear shift selector is in Reverse,
the buzzer will sound to warn the operator.
2. Move the gear shift selector to the desired
position.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Slowly step on the accelerator pedal.
Note: If the engine is cold, press and hold
the accelerator pedal about half-way down, and
pull the choke knob out to the On position.
Return the choke knob to Off after the engine
warms up.
Important: Do not attempt to push or
tow the vehicle to get it started.

Stopping the Vehicle

To stop the vehicle, remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal and slowly press the brake pedal.
Note: Stopping distance may vary depending on
the vehicle load and speed.

Parking the Vehicle

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

Operating the Cargo Box

Raising the Box
Driving the vehicle with the cargo box raised
may cause the vehicle to tip or roll easier.
The box structure may become damaged if
you operate the vehicle with the box raised.
• Only operate the vehicle when the cargo
box is down.
• After dumping a load, lower the cargo
box.
1. Lift the lever on either side of the box and lift
the box up (Figure 23).
Figure 23
1. Lever
2. Pull the prop rod into the detent slot, securing
the box (Figure 24).
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