Toro TX 427 22342HD, Operator'S Manual

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Figure 17
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. Replace the left side screen and close the hood.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Ensure that the auxiliary hydraulics lever is in neutral.
2. Move the choke lever forward to the O
N
position if
you are starting a cold engine.
3. Move the throttle lever midway between S
LOW
(turtle)
and F
AST
(rabbit) positions.
Note:
A warm or hot engine may not require choking.
4. Turn the ignition key to the S
TART
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 move the choke
lever back to the O
FF
position. 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 3/4 of the way to the F
AST
position.
2. Lower the loader arms to the ground.
3. Turn the ignition key off.
Note:
If you set the throttle lower than halfway to
fast, the engine continues to run for 1 second after
turning the key to the O
FF
position, preventing a loud
afterfire bang.
Note:
If the engine has been working hard or is hot, let
it run for a minute before turning the ignition key off.
This helps cool the engine before you shut it off. In an
emergency, you can shut off the engine 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 shut off the engine. Set the parking brake and
remove the key.
CAUTION
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.
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