Operation; Filling The Fuel Tank; Checking The Engine Oil Level - Toro Recycler 20338 Operator's Manual

Operation

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 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.
Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline
from a major name-brand service station (Figure 7).
Use unleaded regular gasoline suitable for automotive
use (87 pump octane minimum). Leaded regular gasoline
may be used if unleaded regular is not available.
Note: Never use methanol, gasoline containing
methanol, or gasoline containing more than 10% ethanol
because the fuel system could be damaged. Do not mix
oil with gasoline.
Important: To reduce starting problems, add fuel
stabilizer to the fuel all season, mixing it with fresh
gasoline.
Figure 7

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Note: Max. fill: 20 oz. (0.59 l), type: SAE 30 detergent
oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ,
SL, or higher.
1. Move the mower to a level surface.
2. Remove the dipstick (Figure 8).
1. Dipstick
3. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
4. Insert the dipstick fully into the oil fill tube, then
remove the dipstick.
5. Read the oil level on the dipstick.
Note: If the oil level is below the Add mark on
the dipstick, slowly pour a small amount of oil into
the oil fill tube, wait 3 minutes, and repeat steps 3
through 5 until the oil level is at the Full mark on the
dipstick (Figure 8).
Important: Do not overfill the crankcase with
oil and run the engine. If you overfilled the
crankcase, drain the excess oil until the oil level
on the dipstick reads Full; refer to Changing the
Engine Oil.
6. Install the dipstick into the oil fill tube securely.
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Figure 8