Installing The Refuse Container; Installing The Decals; Before Operating; Checking The Crankcase Oil - Toro 08884 Operator's Manual

3. Secure the negative cable (black) to the negative (–)
terminal of the battery with a capscrew and locknut
(Fig. 4).
4. Coat the terminals and mounting fasteners with
petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion. Slide the rubber
boot over the positive (+) terminal to prevent a possible
short from occurring.
5. Install the battery clamp and secure the battery with the
rods and wing nuts.

Installing the Refuse Container

Slide the refuse container onto the mounting studs on the
front of the fuel tank (Fig. 5).
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Figure 5
1. Refuse container

Installing the Decals

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Affix an Infield Pro decal over each Sand Pro decal, if
desired.

Before Operating

Caution
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone
could accidently start the engine and seriously
injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect
the wire from the spark plug before you do any
maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not
accidentally contact the spark plug.

Checking the Crankcase Oil

The engine is shipped with 1-3/4 US quarts (1.66 l) (w/
filter) of oil in the crankcase; however, the oil level must be
checked before and after the engine is first started.
The engine uses any high-quality detergent oil having the
American Petroleum Institute (API) "service classification"
SJ. The recommended viscosity (weight) is SAE 30.
1. Position the machine on a level surface.
2. Remove the engine cover.
3. Pull out the dipstick (Fig. 6) and wipe it with a clean
rag. Insert the dipstick into the tube and make sure that
it is seated fully. Remove the dipstick from the tube and
check the oil level. If the oil level is low, remove the
filler cap from the valve cover (next to the dipstick) and
add enough oil to raise the level to the FULL mark on
the dipstick.
1. Dipstick
4. Install the dipstick firmly in place.
Important
The dipstick must be fully seated in the tube
to provide proper sealing of the engine crankcase. Failure
to seal the crankcase may result in engine damage.
5. Install the engine cover.
Important Check the oil level every 8 operating hours
or daily. Initially, change the oil after the first 8 hours of
operation; thereafter, under normal conditions, change the
oil every 25 hours and the filter every 100 hours. However,
change the oil more frequently when the engine is operated
in extremely dusty or dirty conditions.
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Figure 6