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Before Operating
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Check Crankcase 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 4 qt. (2.8 l) with the
filter.
Use high-quality engine oil that meets the following
specifications:
API Classification Level Required: CH–4, CI–4 or
higher.
Preferred oil: SAE 15W–40 (above 0_F)
Alternate oil: SAE 10W–30 or 5W–30
(all temperatures)
Toro Premium Engine oil is available from your distributor
in either 15W–40 or 10W–30 viscosity. See the parts
catalog for part numbers.
1. Position machine on a level surface.
2. Remove dipstick (Fig. 25) and wipe it with a clean rag.
Push dipstick down into dipstick tube and make sure it
is seated fully. Pull dipstick out and check level of oil. If
oil level is low, add enough oil to raise level to FULL
mark on dipstick.
Figure 25
1. Dipstick
3. If oil level is low, remove oil fill cap (Fig. 26) and
gradually add small quantities of oil, checking level
frequently, until level reaches FULL mark on dipstick.
4. Install oil fill cap and close hood.
Important
Be sure to keep the engine oil level between
the upper and lower limits on the oil gauge. Engine failure
may occur as a result of over filling or under filling the
engine oil.
1. Oil fill cap
Fill Fuel Tank
Under certain conditions, diesel fuel and fuel
vapors are highly flammable and explosive. A fire
or explosion from fuel can burn you and others
and can cause property damage.
• Use a funnel and fill the fuel tank outdoors, in
an open area, when the engine is off and is cold.
Wipe up any fuel that spills.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add fuel
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 fuel to
expand.
• Never smoke when handling fuel, and stay away
from an open flame or where fuel fumes may be
ignited by a spark.
• Store fuel in a clean, sealed, safety-approved
container.
Use only clean, fresh diesel fuel or biodiesel fuels with low
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(<500 ppm) or ultra low (<15 ppm) sulfur content. The
minimum cetane rating should be 40. Purchase fuel in
quantities that can be used within 180 days to ensure fuel
freshness.
Fuel tank capacity: 7.5 U.S. gallons (28 l)
Use summer grade diesel fuel (No. 2–D) at temperatures
above 20 degrees F (–7 degrees C) and winter grade (No.
1–D or No. 1–D/2–D blend) below that temperature. Use of
winter grade fuel at lower temperatures provides lower
flash point and cold flow characteristics which will ease
starting and reduce fuel filter plugging.
Use of summer grade fuel above 20 degrees F (–7 degrees
C) will contribute toward longer fuel pump life and
increased power compared to winter grade fuel.
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Figure 26
Danger
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