Operator's Manual
10
BEFORE OPERATING
CHECK CRANKCASE OIL (Fig. 4)
The engine is shipped with 1-3/4 quarts (w/ filter) of oil
in the crankcase; however, level of oil must be checked
before and after the engine is first started.
1. Position machine on a level surface.
2. Pivot seat upward and engage seat prop.
3. Pull out 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 from valve cover (next to
dipstick) and add enough oil to raise level to FULL mark
on dipstick.
4. The engine uses any highĆquality detergent oil
having the American Petroleum Institute ĆAPIĆ service
classification" SE, SF, SG or SH. Recommended
viscosity (weight) is SAE 30.
Figure 4
1. Dipstick
1
5. Install the dipstick firmly in place.
IMPORTANT: Dipstick must be fully seated in tube
to provide proper sealing of engine crankcase.
Failure to seal crankcase may result in engine
damage.
IMPORTANT: Check level of oil every 8 operating
hours or daily. Initially, change oil after the first 8
hours of operation; thereafter, under normal
conditions, change oil every 50 hours and filter
every 100 hours. However, change oil more
frequently when engine is operated in extremely
dusty or dirty conditions.
FILL FUEL TANK (Fig. 5)
Fuel tank capacity is approximately 5.5 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 possibilĆ
ity 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.