Checking The Engine Oil Level; Filling The Fuel Tank With Gasoline - Toro 22196 Operator's Manual

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Before you use the mower, ensure that the oil level is
between the lower limit and upper limit marks as shown
on the dipstick (Figure 11).
Figure 11
1. Dipstick
2. Upper limit mark
If the oil level is below the lower limit mark, add oil.
Refer to Filling the Crankcase with Oil.
3. Lower limit mark
Filling the Fuel Tank with
Gasoline
For best results, use clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline with
an octane rating of 87 or higher. To ensure freshness,
purchase only the quantity of gasoline that you expect to
use in 30 days. Using unleaded gasoline results in fewer
combustion deposits and longer engine life. You may
use leaded gasoline if unleaded gasoline is not available.
Important: Do not add oil to the gasoline.
Important: Do not use methanol, gasoline
containing methanol, gasohol containing more
than 10% ethanol, premium gasoline, or white gas.
Using these fuels can damage the engine's fuel
system.
Important: Do not use gasoline that has been
stored more than 30 days old.
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or
explosion from gasoline can burn you and
others and can damage property.
• Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area,
and when the engine is cold. Wipe up any
gasoline that spills.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add
gasoline to the fuel tank until the level is 1/4
to 1/2 in. (6 to 13 mm) below the bottom of
the filler neck. This empty space in the tank
allows the gasoline to expand.
• Never smoke when handling gasoline, and
stay away from an open flame or where a
spark may ignite the gasoline fumes.
• Store gasoline in an approved fuel container
and keep it out of the reach of children.
• Never buy more than a 30-day supply of
gasoline.
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