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Before Operating
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone
could accidently start the engine and seriously
injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition before you do
any maintenance.
Caution
Checking the Oil Level
1. Park on a level surface and stop the engine.
2. Remove the key and allow the engine to cool.
3. Clean around the oil dipstick (Fig. 11).
4. Pull out the dipstick and wipe the metal end clean
(Fig. 11).
5. Slide the dipstick fully into the dipstick tube (Fig. 11).
6. Pull the dipstick out and look at the metal end.
7. If the oil level is low, clean around the oil filler cap and
remove the cap (Fig. 11).
8. Slowly pour only enough oil into the valve cover to
raise the level to the F (full) mark.
Important
Do not overfill the crankcase with oil
because the engine may be damaged.
9. Replace the filler cap and dipstick.
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Figure 11
1.
Oil dipstick
2.
Filler cap
3.
Valve cover
4.
Metal end
Fill Fuel Tank
Fuel tank capacity is approximately 7 gallons.
Danger
Because gasoline is flammable, caution must
be used when storing or handling it. Do not
fill fuel tank while engine is running, hot or
when 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
fuel tank outside and wipe up any spilled
gasoline before starting engine. Use a funnel
or spout to prevent spilling gasoline, and fill
tank no higher than one inch below top of
tank, (bottom of filler neck). DO NOT OVER
FILL. Store gasoline in a clean safety
approved container and keep the cap on the
container. Keep gasoline 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. Gasoline is a fuel for
internal combustion engines; therefore do
not use it for any other purpose. Since many
children like the smell of gas, keep it out of
their reach because the fumes are explosive
and dangerous to inhale.
The Toro Company strongly recommends the use of fresh,
clean, unleaded regular grade gasoline in Toro gasoline
powered products. Unleaded gasoline burns cleaner,
extends engine life, and promotes good starting by reducing
the build–up of combustion chamber deposits. Leaded
gasoline can be used if unleaded is not available.
Note: Never use methanol, gasoline containing methanol,
gasoline containing more than 10% ethanol, gasoline
additives, premium gasoline or white gas because engine
fuel system damage could result.
1. Clean area around fuel tank cap.
2. Remove fuel tank cap.
3. Fill tank to about one inch below top of tank, (bottom of
filler neck). Do not overfill. Then install cap.
4. Wipe up any fuel that may have spilled to prevent a fire
hazard.
Check Tire Pressure
Check tire pressure daily to assure proper level.
1. Correct tire pressure is 28 psi.
