Checking The Engine-Oil Level; Adjusting The Cutting Height - Toro 20960 Manual

Checking the Engine-Oil
Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap
counterclockwise and pulling it out
Figure 10
1. Dipstick
2. Add
3. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
4. Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube, but do not
screw it in, then remove the dipstick.
5. Read the oil level on the dipstick
•
If the oil level on the dipstick is too low
(Figure 10), carefully pour a small amount
of SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30 detergent oil into
the oil-fill tube, wait 3 minutes, and repeat
steps 3 through
is at the correct level.
•
If the oil level on the dipstick is too high
(Figure 10), drain the excess oil until the oil
on the dipstick is at the correct level; refer to
Changing the Engine Oil (page
Important:
If the oil level in the engine is too
low or too high and you run the engine, you
may damage the engine.
6. Install the dipstick into the oil-fill tube securely.
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3. Full
(Figure 10).
5 until the oil on the dipstick
19).
Adjusting the Cutting
Height
WARNING
Adjusting the cutting height may bring you
into contact with the moving blade, causing
10).
serious injury.
• Shut off the engine and wait for all moving
parts to stop.
• Do not put your fingers under the housing
when adjusting the cutting height.
CAUTION
If the engine has been running, the muffler
will be hot and can severely burn you.
Keep away from the hot muffler.
Adjust the cutting height as desired. Set all the wheels
to the same height; refer to
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1. Raise the machine
Note:
The cutting height settings are 25 mm (1 inch);
35 mm (1-3/8 inches); 44 mm (1-3/4 inches); 54 mm
(2-1/8 inches); 64 mm (2-1/2 inches); 73 mm (2-7/8
inches); 83 mm (3-1/4 inches); 92 mm (3-5/8 inches);
and 102 mm (4 inches).
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Figure 11.
Figure 11
2. Lower the machine
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