Toro 22306, Operator'S Manual

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Figure 11
1. Filler neck cap 2. Dipstick
7. If the level is low, add enough fluid to raise it
to the proper level.
8. Install the cap on the filler neck.
9. Close the hood.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Ensure that the auxiliary hydraulics lever is in
neutral.
2. Pull out the choke lever if you are starting a
cold engine.
3. Move the throttle lever midway between slow
(turtle) and fast (rabbit) positions.
Note:
A warm or hot engine may not require
choking.
4. Turn the ignition key to the start position.
When the engines starts, release the key.
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.
5. After the engine starts, gradually push the
choke down. If the engine stalls or hesitates,
pull the choke out again until the engine warms
up.
6. Move the throttle lever to desired setting.
Important:
If the engine is run at high
speeds when the hydraulic system is cold
(i.e., when the ambient air temperature is
near 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.
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the throttle lever to the slow (turtle)
position.
2. Lower the loader arms to the ground.
3. 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.
Stopping the Traction Unit
To stop the traction unit, release the traction
control, move the throttle lever to slow (turtle),
lower loader arms to the ground, and stop the
engine. Set the parking brake and remove the key.
A child or untrained bystander could attempt
to operate the traction unit and be injured.
Remove the key from the switch when
leaving the traction unit, even if just for a
few seconds.
Moving a Non-functioning
Traction Unit
Important:
Do not tow or pull the traction
unit without first opening the tow valves, or
the hydraulic system will be damaged.
1. Stop the engine.
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