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

Operation

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Each time before you mow, make sure that the self-propel
drive and the control bar operate properly. When you release
the control bar, the blade and self-propel drive should stop. If
they do not, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
CAUTION
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85dBA at the operator's ear and can cause hearing
loss through extended periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
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1. Warning—wear hearing protection.

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Before you use the machine, ensure that the oil level is
between the lower limit and upper limit marks as shown on
the dipstick (Figure 14).
Figure 14
1. Dipstick
2. Upper limit mark
If the oil level is below the lower limit mark, add oil. Refer to
5 Filling the Crankcase with Oil (page 10).
3. Lower limit mark

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.
•
For best results, use only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline
with an octane rating of 87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating
method).
•
Oxygenated fuel with up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE
by volume is acceptable.
•
Do not use ethanol blends of gasoline, such as E15
or E85, with more than 10% ethanol by volume.
Performance problems and/or engine damage may result,
which may not be covered under warranty.
•
Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
•
Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or in fuel
containers over the winter unless fuel stabilizer has been
added to the fuel.
•
Do not add oil to gasoline.
Important: To reduce starting problems, add fuel
stabilizer to the fuel all season, mixing it with gasoline
less than 30 days old.
1. Clean around the fuel tank cap (Figure 15).
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