Filling The Fuel Tank; Checking The Engine Oil Level; Operation; Think Safety First - Toro 74590 Operator's Manual

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. Allow the
engine to cool for two minutes.
2. Clean around fuel tank cap and remove the cap. Add
unleaded regular gasoline to the fuel tank, until the level
is 6 to 13 mm (1/4 to 1/2 in.) below the bottom of the
filler neck. This space in the tank allows the gasoline to
expand. Do not fill the fuel tank completely full.
3. Install fuel tank cap securely. Wipe up any gasoline that
may have spilled.

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Before you start the engine and use the machine, check the
oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checking the Oil
Level, page 20.

Operation

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.

Think Safety First

Please carefully read all of the safety instructions and
decals in the safety section. Knowing this information
could help you, your family, pets, or bystanders avoid
injury.

Controls

Become familiar with all of the controls (Fig. 2) before you
start the engine and operate the machine.
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1. Ignition/light switch
2. Throttle lever
3. Brake pedal
4. Parking brake lever
5. Blade control (PTO)
6. Hood opening

Parking Brake

Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or
leave it unattended.
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Push the brake pedal (Fig. 2) down and hold it in the
depressed position.
2. Turn the parking brake lever (Fig. 2) counterclockwise
and gradually take your foot off of the brake pedal. The
brake pedal should stay in the depressed (locked)
position.
Note: The parking brake light on the dash will turn on
when the parking brake is engaged (Fig. 5).
Releasing the Parking Brake
1. Push down on the brake pedal (Fig. 2). The parking
brake lever should release.
2. Gradually release the brake pedal.
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Figure 2
7. Forward speed pedal
8. Reverse speed pedal
9. Choke lever
10. Hour meter
11. Cruise control
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