Toro Recycler 20958, Operator'S Manual

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Filling the Fuel Tank
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For best results, use only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline
with an octane rating of 87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating
method).
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Oxygenated fuel with up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE
by volume is acceptable.
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Do not use ethanol blends of gasoline, such as E15
or E85, with more than 10% ethanol by volume.
Performance problems and/or engine damage may result,
which may not be covered under warranty.
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Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
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Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or in fuel
containers over the winter unless fuel stabilizer has been
added to the fuel.
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Do not add oil to gasoline.
Important:
To reduce starting problems, add fuel
stabilizer to the fuel all season, mixing it with gasoline
less than 30 days old.
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Checking the Engine-Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Remove the dipstick ( Figure 16 ).
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Figure 16
1. Dipstick
3. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
4. Insert the dipstick fully into the oil-fill tube, then
remove the dipstick.
5. Read the oil level on the dipstick ( Figure 16 ).
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If the oil level is below the Add mark on the
dipstick, slowly pour a small amount of oil into
the oil-fill tube, wait 3 minutes, and repeat steps 3
through 5 until the oil level is at the Full mark on
the dipstick (
Figure 16 ).
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If the oil level is above the Full mark on the
dipstick, drain the excess oil until the oil level on
the dipstick is at the Full mark. Refer to
Changing
the Engine Oil (page 17) .
Important:
If the oil level in the crankcase is
too low or too high and you run the engine,
you may damage the engine.
6. Install the dipstick securely.
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