Checking The Tire Pressure; Starting The Engine; Driving The Traction Unit; Stopping The Traction Unit/Engine - Toro 22336 Operator's Manual

Checking the Tire Pressure

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Maintain the air pressure in the tires as specified. Check
the tires when they are cold to get the most accurate
reading.
Pressure: 15-20 psi (103-138 kPa)
Note: Use a lower tire pressure, 15 psi (103 kPa), when
operating in sandy soil conditions to provide better
traction in the loose soil.
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1. Valve stem

Starting the Engine

1. Stand on the platform.
2. Ensure that the auxiliary hydraulics lever is in
neutral.
3. Move the throttle lever midway between slow
(turtle) and fast (rabbit) positions.
4. Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the
run position.
Note: The battery, oil pressure, and glow plug
lights will come on.
5. When the glow plug light turns off, turn the key to
the start position. When the engines starts, release
the key.
Note: A warm engine may be started without
waiting for the light to turn off.
Important: Do not engage the starter for more
than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine fails
to start, allow a 30 second cool-down period
between attempts. Failure to follow these
instructions can burn out the starter motor.
6. Move the throttle lever to desired setting.
Important: If you run the engine at high
speeds when the hydraulic system is cold (i.e.,
when the ambient air temperature is near
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freezing or lower), hydraulic system damage
could occur. When starting the engine in
cold conditions, allow the engine to run in
the middle throttle position for 2 to 5 minutes
before moving the throttle to fast (rabbit).
Note: If outdoor temperature is below freezing,
store the traction unit in a garage to keep it warmer
and aid in starting.

Driving the Traction Unit

The throttle control regulates the engine speed as
measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the
throttle lever in the fast (rabbit) position for best
performance.
Note: The throttle position can be utilized to operate
at slower speeds.
To drive the traction unit, complete the following
actions as necessary:
• To move forward, move the traction control levers
forward.
• To move rearward, move the traction control levers
rearward.
• To go straight, move both traction control levers
equally.
• To turn, move the lever located on the side you
want to turn toward the neutral position while
keeping the other lever engaged.
• To slow or stop, move the traction control levers
to neutral.
Note: The farther you move the traction control levers
in either direction, the faster the traction unit will move
in that direction.
Stopping the Traction
Unit/Engine
1. Move the traction control levers to neutral.
2. Move the throttle lever to the slow (turtle) position.
3. Lower the loader arms to the ground.
4. Turn the ignition key off.
Note: If the engine has been working hard or
is hot, let it idle for a minute before turning the
ignition key off. This helps cool the engine before
it is stopped. In an emergency, the engine may be
stopped immediately.
5. Remove the key.