Toro ProForce 44539, Operator'S Manual

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Filling the Fuel Tank
1. Shut the engine off.
2. Clean the area around the fuel tank cap and remove
the cap (Figure 12).
Note:
The fuel tank cap contains a gauge which shows
the fuel level.
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Figure 12
1. Fuel tank
3. Add unleaded regular gasoline to the fuel tank, until the
level is 6 mm to 13 mm (1/4 to 1/2 inch) below the
bottom of the filler neck.
This space in the tank allows gasoline to expand. Do
not fill the fuel tanks completely full.
4. Install fuel tank cap securely.
5. Wipe up any gasoline that may have spilled.
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Before you start the engine and use the machine, check the oil
level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checking the Oil Level.
Checking the Tire Pressure
Check the tire pressure (Figure 13).
The correct tire pressure is 241 kpa (35 psi).
Figure 13
Checking the Torque of the
Wheel Lug Nuts
Service Interval: After the first 10 hours
Check the torque of the wheel lug nuts initially and after the
first 10 hours of operation.
WARNING
Failure to maintain proper torque could result in
failure or loss of wheel and could result in personal
injury. Torque wheel lug nuts to 61-88 N-m (45-65
ft-lb).
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
WARNING
ROTATING PARTS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY
• Keep hands and feet away from the machine
when it is running.
• Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from
all moving parts to prevent injury.
• NEVER operate the machine with covers,
shrouds, or guards removed.
1. Blower must be attached to the tow vehicle before it
can be started.
2. Move the choke control to the ON position before
starting a cold engine.
Note:
A warm or hot engine may not require choking.
After engine starts, move choke control to off position.
3. Rotate the engine ignition key to the “START” position
and quickly release it to the “ON” position (Figure 14).
This wakes up the receiver .
Note:
If the key was left in the on position for an
extended time, move the key to the off position before
proceeding to the starting procedure.
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