Toro 04052TE, Operator'S Manual

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Add Engine Oil
Initially, the crankcase must be filled with 47 cl (16
ounces) of proper viscosity oil (See chart below).
Use any high-quality detergent oil having the
American Petroleum Institute (API) “service
classification”–SG SH, or SJ.
Temperature Oil Viscosity
10°C or below SAE 10W30
10°C to 35°C SAE 10W30 or 30
Above 35°C SAE 40
1. Position the mower so the engine is level and
clean around the oil level gauge (Fig. 1).
Figure 1
1. Oil level gauge
2. Remove the gauge by turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Wipe the gauge clean and insert it into the filler
port. Then remove it and check the level of oil.
Do not screw the gauge into the port. If the
level is low, add only enough oil to raise the
level to the filler opening.
Note: We recommend that the oil level be
checked each time the mower is used or after
every 5 operating hours. Initially, change the oil
after the first 20 hours of operation; thereafter,
change the oil after every 50 hours of operation.
More frequent oil changes are required in
dusty or dirty conditions.
Fill The Fuel Tank
NOTE: NEVER USE METHANOL, GASOLINE
CONTAINING METHANOL, GASOLINE
CONTAINING MORE THAN 10% ETHANOL,
GASOLINE ADDITIVES, PREMIUM GASOLINE
OR WHITE GAS BECAUSE FUEL SYSTEM
DAMAGE COULD RESULT.
1. Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove the
cap from tank (Fig. 2). Using unleaded
gasoline, fill the fuel tank no higher than to the
bottom of the filter screen.
DO NOT OVER
FILL.
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Preparation Before Operating
Because fuel is flammable, caution must be used
when storing or handling it. Do not fill the fuel
tank while the engine is running, hot or when the
machine is in an enclosed area. Vapors may
build up and be ignited by a spark or flame
source many feet away. DO NOT SMOKE
while filling the fuel tank to prevent the
possibility of an explosion. Always fill the fuel
tank outside and wipe up any spilled fuel before
starting the engine. Use a funnel or spout to
prevent spilling, and fill the tank no higher than
to the bottom of the filler screen. DO NOT
OVER FILL.
Store fuel in a clean safety approved container
and keep the cap on the container. Keep fuel in
a cool, well-ventilated place; never in an
enclosed area such as a hot storage shed. To
assure volatility, do not buy more than a 30-day
supply of gasoline, or a 6-month supply of diesel
fuel.
Gasoline is a fuel for internal combustion
engines; therefore, do not use it for any other
purpose.
Since many children like the smell of gasoline,
keep it out of their reach because the fumes are
explosive and dangerous to inhale.
DANGER
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