Operation; Filling The Fuel Tank; Checking The Engine Oil Level - Toro 20380 Operator's Manual

Operation

Filling the Fuel Tank

DANGER
Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A
fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and
others.
• To prevent a static charge from igniting the
gasoline, place the container and/or machine
directly on the ground before filling, not in a
vehicle or on an object.
• Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold.
Wipe up spills.
• Do not handle gasoline when smoking or around
an open flame or sparks.
• Store gasoline in an approved fuel container, out
of the reach of children.
Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline from a
major name-brand service station (Figure 9).
Use unleaded regular gasoline suitable for automotive use
(87 pump octane minimum). Leaded regular gasoline may be
used if unleaded regular is not available.
Note: Never use methanol, gasoline containing methanol, or
gasoline containing more than 10% ethanol because the fuel
system could be damaged. Do not mix oil with 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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½ inch (1 cm)
Figure 9

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Max. fill: 20 oz. (0.59 l), type: SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30
detergent oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH,
SJ, SL, or higher.
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Remove the dipstick (Figure 10).
1. The oil level is at its
maximum.
2. The oil level is too
high—remove oil from
the crankcase.
3. Wipe off the dipstick end with a clean cloth.
4. Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube, but do not
screw it in.
5. Remove the dipstick and read the oil level; refer to
Figure 10.
•
If the oil level is too low, add a small amount of
oil slowly to the oil-fill tube, and then repeat steps
3 through 5 until the oil level on the dipstick is
correct.
•
If the oil level is too high, drain the excess
oil until the oil level on the dipstick is
correct. To drain the excess oil, refer to
Changing the Engine Oil (page 14).
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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Figure 10
3. The oil level is too
low—add oil to the
crankcase.