Toro 139-5636, Installation Instructions Manual

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Product Overview
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Figure 9
1. Choke lever 3. Recoil starter handle
2. Fuel-shutoff valve
Controls
Choke Control
The choke control is located on the side of the engine
(
Figure 9 ); you use it to help start a cold engine
Note:
Do not start or run a warm engine with the
choke in the CLOSED position.
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Move the choke lever all the way to the left
(away from starter handle) to set the choke to the
CLOSED position.
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Move the choke lever all the way to the right
(toward starter handle) to set the choke to the
OPEN position.
Fuel-Shutoff Valve
The fuel-shutoff valve is located on the side of the
engine below the choke control (
Figure 9 ).
Note:
Close the fuel-shutoff valve when the machine
is not used for a few days, during transport to and
from the job site, or when the machine is parked
inside a building; refer to
Opening and Closing the
Fuel-Shutoff Valve (page 9) .
Operation
Fuel Specifications
Fuel tank capacity: 2.0 L (0.59 US gallons)
Recommended fuel: Unleaded gasoline with an
octane rating of 87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating method)
Ethanol: Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol)
or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) by volume
is acceptable. Ethanol and MTBE are not the same.
Gasoline with 15% ethanol (E15) by volume is not
approved for use.
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Never use gasoline that contains more than
10% ethanol by volume
, such as E15 (contains
15% ethanol), E20 (contains 20% ethanol), or E85
(contains up to 85% ethanol).
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Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
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Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or fuel
containers over the winter unless a fuel stabilizer
is used.
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Do not add oil to gasoline.
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For best results, use only clean, fresh (less than
30 days old) fuel.
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Using unapproved gasoline may cause
performance problems and/or engine damage,
which may not be covered under the warranty
Using
Stabilizer/Conditioner
Important:
Do not use fuel additives containing
methanol or ethanol.
Add the correct amount of fuel stabilizer/conditioner
to the gasoline.
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.
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