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Before Operating
Adding Engine Oil
Crankcase must be filled with approximately 20 fluid
ounces of proper viscosity oil before staring. The engine
uses any high–quality oil having the American Petroleum
Institute — APl — “service classification” SF, SG, SH or
SJ. Oil viscosity — weight — must be selected according
to ambient temperature. Temperature/viscosity
recommendations are:
SAE 5W20
–4
°
F
14
°
F
32
°
F
50
°
F
68
°
F
86
°
F
104
°
F
SAE 10W30/ SAE 10W–40
SAE 30
SAE 40
–20
°
C –10
°
C
0
°
C
10
°
C
20
°
C
30
°
C
40
°
C
Note: Using multi-grade oils (5W-20, 10W-30, and
10W-40) will increase oil consumption. Check the oil
level more frequently when using them.
1. Position mower so the engine is level and clean around
oil level gauge (Fig. 8).
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Figure 8
1.
Oil level gauge
2. Remove gauge by rotating counterclockwise.
3. Wipe gauge clean and insert it into filler port. Then
remove and check level of oil. Do not screw into port.
If level is low, add only enough oil to raise level to
bottom of filler opening. Recheck level of oil. Do not
overfill.
Note: The Toro Company recommends that the oil level
be checked each time mower is used or after every 5
operating hours. Initially, change oil after the first 20
hours of operation; thereafter, change oil after every 50
hours of operation. More frequent oil changes are required
in dusty or dirty conditions.
Filling the Fuel Tank
Important
Never use methanol, gasoline containing
methanol, gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol,
gasoline additives, premium gasoline, or white gas
because the fuel system could be damaged. Do not mix oil
with gasoline.
1
2
Figure 9
1.
Fuel tank cap
2.
Fuel gauge
Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed.
Long-term exposure to vapors can cause serious
injury and illness.
•
Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
•
Keep face away from nozzle and gas tank or
conditioner opening.
•
Keep gas away from eyes and skin.
Warning
