Operation; Think Safety First; Checking The Engine Oil; Filling The Fuel Tank - Toro 04530 Operator's Manual

Operation

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.

Think Safety First

Please carefully read all of the safety instructions and symbols
in the safety section. Knowing this information could help
you or bystanders avoid injury.
The use of protective equipment, such as but not limited to,
for eyes, ears, feet, and head is recommended.

Checking the Engine Oil

The engine is shipped with 1.65 liters (1-3/4 quarts) (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 of
SG, SH, or SJ or higher. The recommended viscosity (weight)
is SAE 30.
1. Position the machine on a level surface.
2. Unscrew the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag.
Screw the dipstick into the tube and make sure it is
seated fully (Figure 28).
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Figure 28
1. Dipstick
3. Unscrew the dipstick out of the tube and check the
oil level.
4. If the oil level is low, remove the filler cap from the
valve cover and pour oil into the opening in the valve
cover until the oil level is up to the Full mark on the
dipstick. Add the oil slowly and check the level often
during this process. Do not overfill.
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2. Filler cap
Important: Check the oil level every 8 operating
hours or daily.
5. Install the filler cap and dipstick firmly in place.

Filling the Fuel Tank

•
For best results, use only clean, fresh (less than 30 days
old), unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or
higher ((R+M)/2 rating method).
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Ethanol: Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol)
or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) by volume
is acceptable. Ethanol and MTBE are not the same.
Gasoline with 15% ethanol (E15) by volume is not
approved for use. Never use gasoline that contains more
than 10% ethanol by volume, such as E15 (contains 15%
ethanol), E20 (contains 20% ethanol), or E85 (contains
85% ethanol). Using unapproved gasoline may cause
performance problems and/or engine damage which may
not be covered under warranty.
•
Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
•
Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or fuel containers
over the winter unless a fuel stabilizer is used.
•
Do not add oil to gasoline.
DANGER
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion
from gasoline can burn you and others and can
damage property.
• Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area,
when the engine is cold. Wipe up any gasoline
that spills.
• Never fill the fuel tank inside an enclosed trailer.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add
gasoline to the fuel tank until the level is 1 inch
(25 mm) below the bottom of the filler neck.
This empty space in the tank allows gasoline to
expand.
• Never smoke when handling gasoline, and stay
away from an open flame or where gasoline
fumes may be ignited by a spark.
• Store gasoline in an approved container and
keep it out of the reach of children. Never buy
more than a 30-day supply of gasoline.
• Do not operate without entire exhaust system in
place and in proper working condition.
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