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PRE-STARTING CHECKS:
Safe operation begins before taking the vehicle
out for a day's work. You should check these items
each time:
1. Check tire pressure. See Before Operating,
page 18.
NOTE: Turf tires require less pressure than
car tires; they require less pressure to
minimize turf compaction and damage.
2. Check all fluid levels and add the appropriate
amount of TORO specified fluids if any are found
to be low. See Maintenance section starting on
page 26.
3. Check Brake operation. See Vehicle
Controls, page 20, and Emergency/Parking
Brake Maintenance, page 42.
4. Check to see that the lights are working. See
Vehicle Controls, Headlamp Switch, page 21, and
Electrical Maintenance, pages 43-45.
5. Check for oil leaks, loose parts, or any other
noticeable malfunctions. Make sure engine is off
and all moving parts have stopped before
checking for oil leaks, loose parts, and/or 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:
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous
carbon monoxide.
Carbon monoxide is odorless, colorless
and can cause death if inhaled.
Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes and never
run the engine in a closed building or
confined area.
WARNING
4. Pull the Manual Choke out to full choke
position, if cold starting engine. See Vehicle
Controls, page 20.
5. Insert Key into Ignition Switch and rotate it
clockwise to start engine. Release Key when
engine starts. See Vehicle Controls, page 20.
IMPORTANT! Do not hold Key in starting
position longer than 10 seconds at one time.
If the engine does not start, wait at least 60
seconds before attempting to start again.
Continuous cranking will burn out the Starter
motor. If the engine develops sufficient speed
to disengage the Starter, but fails to continue
running, the engine must come to a complete
stop before attempting to restart the engine.
If the Starter is engaged while the Flywheel is
still rotating, the Starter Pinion and Flywheel
ring gear may clash, resulting in damage to the
Starter. If the Starter does not turn the engine
over, shut off the engine immediately and do
not attempt to start the engine until the
condition has been corrected. Do not "jump-
start" using another, larger battery.
NOTE: Starter motors are pre-lubricated.
Brushes normally require servicing only after
extended use.
6. Gradually push the choke in to the OFF
position after the engine is running.
7. Turn Steering Wheel to the left and right to
check steering response.
DRIVING VEHICLE:
1. While depressing Brake Pedal, select speed
range. For ground speeds see Vehicle
Specifications, page 10.
2. Release Parking Brake.
3. Depress Accelerator Pedal to engage clutch
and accelerate to desired ground speed.
NOTE: Leaving ignition switch in the "ON"
position for long periods of time without
running engine will discharge the Battery.
IMPORTANT! Do not attempt to push or tow
the vehicle to start Engine. For Jump Starting
Procedures, see page 43.
1. Sit on Operator's Seat and engage
Emergency/Parking Brake. See Vehicle Controls,
page 20.
2. Make sure the Range Selector is in NEUTRAL
position. See Vehicle Controls, page 21.
3. Make sure the Pump ON/OFF Switch is in
the "OFF" position. See Spraying System,
Controls and Operation, FIG. 2, page 48.
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