Checking The Engine Oil; Checking The Tractor Lubrication; Learn To Operate The Tractor; Test Driving The Tractor - Toro 72200 Operator's Manual

Note: Make sure the vent caps are installed in the battery.
7. Charge the battery for 1 hour at 10 amps or 2 hours at
5 amps.
8. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the charger
leads from the battery posts (Fig. 3).
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Figure 3
1. Positive Battery Post
2. Negative Battery Post
9. Install the battery in the tractor and connect the battery
cables. Refer to the Installing the Battery on page 30.
Note: Do not run the tractor with the battery disconnected,
electrical damage may occur.

Checking the Engine Oil

Important
The tractor is shipped from the factory with
oil in the engine crankcase
Check the oil level and add only enough oil to raise the
level to the full mark on the dipstick. Refer to Checking
the Engine Oil on page 22.
Checking the Tractor
Lubrication
Check the tractor to ensure it is lubricated. Refer to
Greasing and Lubrication on page 25.
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3. Red (+) Charger Lead
4. Black (–) Charger Lead
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Learn to Operate the Tractor

Learn how to operate the tractor. Read the Operation
section starting on page 15.

Test Driving the Tractor

1. Fill the tank with unleaded regular gasoline; Gasoline
and Oil, page 12. Open the fuel shutoff valve and
check the fuel hose and fittings for leaks.
2. As applicable, check and test the operation of the
following:
Engine, choke and throttle controls
Headlights
Indicator lights
PTO clutch and brake
Lift system
Parking brake
Steering
Tractor operation in forward and reverse

Checking the Safety System

Caution
If safety interlock switches are disconnected or
damaged the machine could operate unexpectedly
causing personal injury.
Do not tamper with the interlock switches.
Check the operation of the interlock switches
daily and replace any damaged switches before
operating the machine.
Refer to Checking the Safety Interlock System on
page 16.