Checking The Transmission Oil; Operation; Think Safety First; Controls - Toro 07253 Operator's Manual

Recommended Gasoline
Use fresh, clean, unleaded regular gasoline suitable for
automotive use (87 pump octane minimum). Leaded
gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is not available.
Important
Never use gasoline containing methanol,
gasoline containing more than 10% ethanol, gasoline
additives, or white gas because engine fuel system damage
could result.
Filling the Fuel Tank
Fuel tank capacity is approximately 7 gallons.
1. Shut the engine off and set the parking brake.
2. Clean the area around the fuel tank cap (Fig. 11).
Figure 11
1. Fuel tank cap
3. Remove the fuel tank cap.
4. Fill the tank to about one inch below the top of the tank,
(bottom of the filler neck). This space in the tank allows
gasoline to expand. Do not overfill.
5. Install the fuel tank cap securely. Wipe up any fuel that
may have spilled.

Checking the Transmission Oil

The transaxle fluid level should be at the bottom of the
level indicator hole (Fig. 12). If it is not, fill the reservoir
with the appropriate fluid; refer to Changing the Transaxle
Fluid, page 31, steps 3 and 4.
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Figure 12
1. Level indicator hole

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 or bystanders avoid injury.

Controls

Accelerator Pedal
The accelerator pedal (Fig. 13) gives the operator the
ability to vary ground speed of the vehicle. Depressing the
pedal starts the engine. Depressing the pedal farther
increases ground speed. Releasing the pedal will slow the
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vehicle and the engine will stop running. Maximum
forward speed is 16 mph (26 km/h).
1. Accelerator pedal
2. Brake pedal
Brake Pedal
The brake pedal is used to stop or slow the vehicle
(Fig. 13).
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Parking Brake
The parking brake is a small plate at the top of the brake
pedal (Fig. 13). Whenever the engine is shut off, the
parking brake must be engaged to prevent accidental
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Figure 13
Caution
Brakes can become worn or can be misadjusted
resulting in personal injury.
If brake pedal travels to within 1 of the vehicle
floor board, the brakes must be adjusted or
repaired.
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3. Parking brake