Operator's Manual

10
Before Operating
Check Engine Oil
The engine is shipped with oil in the crankcase; however,
the oil level must be checked before and after the engine is
first started.
Crankcase capacity is approximately 2 qt. with the filter.
Use high-quality engine oil that meets the following
specifications:
API Classification Level Required: SJ, SK, SL or
higher.
Preferred oil: SAE 10W–30 (above 0_F)
Alternate oil: SAE 5W–30 (below 32_F)
Toro Premium Engine oil is available from your distributor
in either 10W–30 viscosity. See the parts catalog for part
numbers.
1. Position machine on a level surface.
2. Remove dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag. Insert
dipstick into tube and make sure it is seated fully.
Remove dipstick from tube and check level of oil. If oil
level is low, remove filler cap and add enough oil to
raise level to “FULL” mark on dipstick.
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Figure 3
1. Dipstick
3. Pour oil into fill opening until the oil level is up to the
“FULL” mark on the dipstick. Add the oil slowly and
check the level often during this process. DO NOT
OVERFILL
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Figure 4
1. Filler cap
Important Check level of oil every 8 operating hours
or daily. Initially, change oil and filter after the first 50
hours of operation; thereafter, under normal conditions,
change oil and filter every 100 hours. However, change oil
and filter more frequently when engine is operated in
extremely dusty or dirty conditions.
4. Install the dipstick firmly in place.
Fill Fuel Tank
Fuel tank capacity is approximately 4 gallons.
Use unleaded regular gasoline suitable for automotive use
(85 pump octane minimum). Leaded regular gasoline may
be used if unleaded regular is not available.
Important Never use methanol, gasoline containing
methanol, or gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol
because the fuel system could be damaged. Do not mix oil
with gasoline.
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.