Pre-Starting Checks; Starting Engine; Driving Vehicle - Toro 07360 Operator's Manual

Passenger Hand Hold
On dashboard (Fig. 26).
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Figure 26
1. Passenger hand hold
Seat Adjusting Lever
The seats can be adjusted fore and aft for operator comfort
(Fig. 27).
Figure 27
1. Seat adjusting lever
Pre–starting Checks
Safe operation begins before taking the vehicle out for a
day's work. You should check these items each time:
• Check tire pressure.
Note: These tires are different than car tires, they require
less pressure to minimize turf compaction and damage.
• Check all fluid levels and add the appropriate amount of
Toro specified fluids, if any are found to be low.
• Check the front of the radiator. Remove any debris and
clean the radiator screen.
• Check brake pedal operation.
• Check to see that the lights and horn are working.
2. Storage compartment
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• Turn steering wheel to the left and right to check
steering response.
• Check for oil leaks, loose parts and any other noticeable
malfunctions. Make sure 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 you to
check other items on a daily basis, so ask what your
responsibilities are.

Starting Engine

1. Sit on operator's seat and engage parking brake.
2. Disengage PTO (if so equipped) and return hand
throttle lever to OFF position (if so equipped).
3. Move shift lever to NEUTRAL position and depress
clutch pedal.
4. Make sure the hydraulic lift lever is in the center
position.
5. Keep foot off accelerator pedal.
• In extremely cold weather (below 0 degrees F) – fully
depress and release the accelerator pedal several times
before trying to start engine.
• ,If engine is hot – depress and hold the accelerator pedal
about half way down while cranking engine.
• If engine is flooded – fully depress accelerator pedal
and hold it to the floor until the engine starts. Never
pump the accelerator pedal.
6. Insert key into ignition switch and rotate it clockwise to
start the engine. Release key when engine starts.
Important
To prevent overheating of the starter
motor, do not engage starter longer than 15 seconds.
After 15 seconds of continuous cranking, wait 60
seconds before engaging starter motor again.

Driving Vehicle

1. Release parking brake.
2. Fully depress clutch pedal.
3. Move gear shift lever to 1st gear.
4. Release clutch pedal smoothly while depressing
accelerator pedal.
5. When vehicle gains enough speed, remove foot from
accelerator pedal, fully depress clutch pedal, move gear
shift lever to next gear and release clutch pedal while
depressing accelerator pedal. Repeat procedure until
desired speed is attained.