Toro 38682, Operator'S Manual

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Important:
Do not use fuel additives
containing methanol or ethanol.
Add the correct amount of gas
stabilizer/conditioner to the gas.
Note:
A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most
effective when mixed with fresh gasoline. To
minimize the chance of varnish deposits in the fuel
system, use fuel stabilizer at all times.
Filling the Fuel Tank
1. Shut the engine off and set the parking brake.
2. Clean around fuel tank cap and remove the cap.
Add unleaded regular gasoline to fuel tank, until the
level is 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6 to 13 mm) below the
bottom of the filler neck. This space in the tank
allows gasoline to expand. Do not fill the fuel tank
completely full.
3. Install fuel tank cap securely. Wipe up any gasoline
that may have spilled.
Think Safety First
Carefully read all the safety instructions and decals in
the safety section. Knowing this information could
help you or any bystanders avoid injury.
The use of protective equipment for eyes, hearing, feet
and head is recommended.
This machine produces sound levels in excess
of 85 dBA at the operator’s ear and can cause
hearing loss through extended periods of
exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
Figure 5
1. Warning—wear hearing protection.
Operating the Parking Brake
and Neutral Locks
Always set the parking brakes when you stop the
machine or leave it unattended.
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine while
it is unattended.
Always set the parking brake when leaving
the machine unattended, even if just for a few
minutes.
Setting the Parking Brakes
1. Squeeze the drive levers (Figure 6).
Figure 6
1. Handle 4. Neutral position
2. Neutral/parking brake lock 5. Drive lever
3. Park position 6. Full speed forward
2. Place your thumbs on the upper part of the locks
and move them forward in into the park position
(Figure 6).
3. Release the drive levers.
Releasing the Parking Brakes
1. Squeeze the drive levers back (Figure 6).
2. Place your thumbs on the upper part of the locks
and move them rearward until they are in the drive
position (Figure 6).
Setting the Neutral Locks
1. Squeeze the drive levers back (Figure 6).
2. Place your thumbs on the upper part of the locks
and move them rearward into the neutral lock
position (Figure 6).
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