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

Before Operating

Checking the Crankcase Oil

The engine is shipped with oil in the crankcase;
however, the oil level 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 cloth
(Fig. 2). Insert the dipstick into the tube and make
sure it is seated fully. Remove the dipstick and
check the level of oil.
Figure 2
1. Dipstick
2. Filler cap
3. If the oil level is low, remove the filler cap from
the valve cover (next to the dipstick) and pour oil
into the opening until the oil level is up to the
"FULL" mark on the dipstick; refer to Engine Oil,
page 23 Add the oil slowly and check the level
often during this process. Do not overfill.
4. Install the dipstick firmly in place.

Checking the Tire Pressure

Check tire pressure every 8 hours or daily to assure
proper levels. Air pressure range in front and rear
tires is 55–152 kPa (8–22 psi).
The needed air pressure is determined by the payload
carried. The lower the air pressure, the less the
compaction and tire marks are minimized. 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

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 25 mm
(1 in.) below the bottom of the filler neck. This
empty space in the tank allows gasoline to
expand.
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• Never smoke when handling gasoline, and stay
away from an open flame or where gasoline
fumes may be ignited by a spark.
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• 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.
Recommended Gasoline
Use fresh, clean, unleaded regular grade gasoline
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