Checking The Engine Oil Level; Using The Parking Brake; Positioning The Seat - Toro 71209 Operator's Manual

• Cleans the engine while it runs
• Eliminates gum-like varnish buildup in the fuel
system, which causes hard starting
Important: Do not use fuel additives
containing methanol or ethanol.
Add the correct amount of gas
stabilizer/conditioner to the gas.
Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most
effective when mixed with fresh gasoline. To
minimize the chance of varnish deposits in the fuel
system, use fuel stabilizer at all times.
Filling the Fuel Tank
1. Shut the engine off and set the parking brake.
2. Clean around each fuel tank cap and remove
the cap.
3. Add unleaded regular gasoline to both fuel
tanks, until the level is 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6 mm
to 13 mm) below the bottom of the filler neck.
This space in the tank allows gasoline to
expand. Do not fill the fuel tanks completely
full.
4. Install fuel tank caps securely.
5. Wipe up any gasoline that may have spilled.
Checking the Engine Oil
Level
Before you start the engine and use the tractor,
check the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to
Checking the Oil Level.

Using the Parking Brake

Always set the parking brake whenever you stop
the tractor or leave it unattended.
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Push the clutch/brake pedal (Figure 8) down
and hold it.
Figure 8
1. Clutch/brake pedal
2. Lift the parking brake lever (Figure 8) up and
gradually take your foot off the clutch/brake
pedal.
Note: The clutch/brake pedal should stay in
the depressed (locked) position.
Releasing the Parking Brake
1. Push down on the clutch/brake pedal
(Figure 8).
Note: The parking brake lever should release.
2. Gradually release the clutch/brake pedal.

Positioning the Seat

The seat can move forward and backward.
Position the seat where you have the best control
of the tractor and are most comfortable.
1. Raise the seat and loosen the adjustment knobs
(Figure 9).
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2. Parking brake lever