Using Stabilizer/Conditioner; Filling The Fuel Tank; Checking The Engine Oil Level; Operation - Toro 74590 Operator's Manual

Using Stabilizer/Conditioner

Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the tractor to provide the
following benefits:
It keeps gasoline fresh during storage for up to 90 days.
For longer storage, drain the fuel tank.
It cleans the engine while it runs.
It eliminates gum-like varnish buildup in the fuel
system, which causes hard starting.
Important Do not use fuel additives containing
methanol or ethanol.
Add the correct amount of fuel stabilizer/conditioner to the
gasoline.
Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective when it
is mixed with fresh gasoline. To minimize the chance of
varnish deposits in the fuel system, use a fuel
stabilizer/conditioner at all times.

Filling the Fuel Tank

1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove the cap.
4. Add unleaded regular gasoline to the fuel tank until the
level is 1/4 to 1/2 in. (6 to 13 mm) below the bottom of
the filler neck. Do not fill the fuel tank completely
full.
Note: This space in the tank allows gasoline to expand.
5. Install the fuel tank cap securely.
6. Wipe up any gasoline that spills.

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Before you start the engine and use the tractor, check the oil
level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checking the Oil
Level on page 23.

Operation

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

Controls

Become familiar with the controls (Fig. 2) before you start
the engine and operate the tractor.
10
9
5
4
3
12
1. Ignition/light switch
2. Throttle control lever
3. Brake pedal
4. Parking brake lever
5. Blade control (PTO) knob
6. Hood opening

Using the Parking Brake

Always set the parking brake whenever you stop the tractor
or leave it unattended.
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Push the brake pedal (Fig. 2) down and hold it.
2. Turn the parking brake lever (Fig. 2) counterclockwise
and gradually take your foot off the brake pedal.
Note: The clutch/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).
13
6
2
11
1
m-4937a
Figure 2
7. Forward speed pedal
8. Reverse speed pedal
9. Choke lever
10. Hour meter
11. Cruise control
12. Bag-on-demand pedal
7
8