Operation; Think Safety First; Controls - Toro 07253 Operator's Manual

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. 12).
Figure 12
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.

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
vehicle and the engine will stop running. Maximum
forward speed is 16 MPH (26 km/h).
Brake Pedal
The brake pedal is used to stop or slow the vehicle
(Fig. 13).
Brakes can become worn or can be misadjusted
resulting in personal injury.
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If brake pedal travels to within 1 of the vehicle
floor board, the brakes must be adjusted or
repaired.
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
movement of the vehicle. To engage the parking brake, step
on the brake pedal firmly and roll forward with the top of
your foot. To disengage, depress the accelerator pedal. If
the vehicle is parked on a steep grade, make sure that the
parking brake is applied. Place blocks at the downhill side
of the wheels.
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2
1. Accelerator pedal
2. Brake pedal
Choke Control
The choke control is located below and to the right of the
operator's seat. To start a cold engine, close the carburetor
choke (Fig. 14) by pulling the choke control outward to the
On position. After the engine starts, regulate the choke to
keep the engine running smoothly. As soon as possible,
open the choke by pushing the control in to the Off
position. A warm engine requires little or no choking.
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Caution
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Figure 13
3. Parking brake
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