Filling The Engine With Oil; Installing The Fuse; Charging The Battery; Before Operating - Toro 20014 Operator's Manual

Filling the Engine with Oil

Your mower does not come with oil in the engine,
but it does come with a 20 oz. (0.59 l) bottle of oil.
Max. fill: 20 oz., type: SAE 30W detergent oil with an
API service classification of SF, SG, SH, or SJ.
1. Remove the dipstick.
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2. Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube to raise the oil
level to the Full mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill.
3. Install the dipstick securely.
Important: Change the engine oil after the first 2
operating hours; change it yearly thereafter. Refer
to Changing the Engine Oil on page 12.

Before Operating

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
mower 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.
Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into contact with the moving blade, causing
serious injury.
Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Do not put your fingers under the housing when adjusting the cutting height.
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Installing the Fuse

Your mower comes with a 40-amp fuse that protects
the electric start system.
Important: You cannot start the mower with the
electric starter unless you install the fuse.
1. Unclip both ends of the battery cover and
remove it.
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2. Install the fuse in
the fuse holder as
shown.
Note: Your mower
comes with a fuse in
your owner's packet and
another fuse in the
battery box.
3. Install the battery cover.

Charging the Battery

Refer to Charging the Battery on page 12.
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