Operating - Toro 07200 Operator's Manual

Operating

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 and horn are work-
ing.
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 engine is off
and all moving parts have stopped before check-
ing for oil leaks, loose parts and other malfunc-
tions.
If any of the above items are not correct, notify your
mechanic or check with your supervisor before tak-
ing the vehicle out for the day. Your supervisor may
want you to check other items on a daily basis, so
ask what your responsibilities are.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Sit on the seat and engage the parking brake.
2. Disengage the PTO Power Take Off (if so
equipped) and return the hand throttle lever to
the OFF position (if so equipped).
3. Move the shift lever to NEUTRAL and depress
the clutch pedal.
4. Keep your foot off the accelerator pedal.
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A. In extremely cold weather (below 18° C)—
fully depress and release the accelerator
pedal several times before trying to start the
engine.
B. If the engine is hot—depress and hold the
accelerator pedal about half way down while
cranking the engine.
C. If the engine is flooded—fully depress the
accelerator pedal and hold it to the floor until
the engine starts. Never pump the accelera-
tor pedal.
5. Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it
clockwise to start the engine. Release the key
when the engine starts.
IMPORTANT: To prevent overheating the
starter motor, do not engage the starter longer
than 15 seconds. After 15 seconds of continu-
ous cranking, wait 60 seconds before engaging
the starter motor again.
DRIVING THE VEHICLE
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
3. Move the gear shift lever to 1st gear.
4. Release the clutch pedal smoothly while depress-
ing the accelerator pedal.
5. When the vehicle gains enough speed, remove
your foot from the accelerator pedal, fully
depress the clutch pedal, move gear shift lever to
the next gear and release the clutch pedal while
depressing the accelerator pedal. Repeat this
procedure until desired speed is attained. Stop
the vehicle before shifting to reverse and for-
ward.
Note: Avoid long periods of engine idling.
Note: Leaving the ignition switch in the "ON"
position for long periods of time without
running the engine will discharge the