Check Fan Belt Tension; Pre-Starting Checks; Starting Engine - Toro 07360 Operator's Manual

Every 1,000 hours/Every 2 years
(whichever comes first)
The brake fluid reservoir is shipped from the factory
filled with "DOT 3" brake fluid. Check level before
engine is first started and every 8 hours or daily,
thereafter.
1. Park machine on a level surface.
2. Loosen knob securing cup holder to dash
(Figure 29). Remove cup holder from dash.
Figure 29
1. Cup holder
3. Fluid level should be up to FULL line on reservoir.
Figure 30
1. Brake fluid reservoir
4. If fluid level is low, clean area around cap, remove
reservoir cap and fill to proper level. DO NOT
OVERFILL.
5. Reinstall cup holder to dash.

Check Fan Belt Tension

Check all belts for wear, cracking or improper tension.
Check tension by depressing belt at mid span of fan
2. Knob
and drive shaft pulleys with 22 lbs. of force. A new
belt should deflect .48–.58 in. A used belt should
deflect .55–.65 in. If deflection is incorrect, proceed to
page 45 for tensioning procedure. If correct, continue
operation.
Important: Improper belt tension may result in
increased steering effort.
Pre–starting Checks
Safe operation begins before taking the vehicle out for
a day's work. You should check these items each time:
• Check tire pressure.
Note: These tires are different than car tires, they
require less pressure to minimize turf compaction
and damage.
• Check all fluid levels and add the appropriate
amount of Toro specified fluids, if any are found
to be low.
• Check the front of the radiator. Remove any debris
and clean the radiator screen.
• Check brake pedal operation.
• Check to see that the lights and horn are working.
• Turn steering wheel to the left and right to check
steering response.
• Check for oil leaks, loose parts and any other
noticeable malfunctions. Make sure engine is off
and all moving parts have stopped before checking
for oil leaks, loose parts and other malfunctions.
If any of the above items are not correct, notify your
mechanic or check with your supervisor before taking
the vehicle out for the day. Your supervisor may want
you to check other items on a daily basis, so ask what
your responsibilities are.

Starting Engine

1. Sit on operator's seat and engage parking brake.
2. Disengage PTO (if so equipped) and return hand
throttle lever to OFF position (if so equipped).
3. Move shift lever to NEUTRAL position and
depress clutch pedal.
4. Make sure the hydraulic lift lever is in the center
position.
5. Keep foot off accelerator pedal.
• In extremely cold weather (below 0 degrees F)
– fully depress and release the accelerator pedal
several times before trying to start engine.
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