Before Starting; Oil; Gasoline - Toro 20040 Operator's Manual

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1. Cables
2. Lower handle
3. Upper handle

Before Starting

Oil

Initially, the crankcase must be filled with 20 ounces
(0.6 liters) of SAE 30 oil; 10W-30 oil may be substituted
if SAE 30 is not available. Use any high quality detergent
oil having the American Petroleum Institute (API)
"service classification"—SF, SG, SH or SJ.
Before each use, ensure that the oil level is between the
FULL and ADD marks on the dipstick (Fig. 3). Add oil if
the level is low.
1. Position the mower on a level surface and clean
around the dipstick (Fig. 3).
2. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap
counterclockwise 1/4 turn.
3. Wipe the dipstick clean.
4. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and rotate the
cap clockwise 1/4 turn.
5. Remove the dipstick and check the level of the oil on
the side of the dipstick with the FULL and ADD marks
(Fig. 3).
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4. Contoured handle bolt
(only one shown)
5. Knobs
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1. Dipstick
6. If the level is low, add enough oil to raise the level to
the FULL mark on the dipstick.
IMPORTANT: Do not fill above the FULL mark
because the engine could be damaged when started.
Pour the oil slowly.

Gasoline

DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
In certain conditions gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you
and others and cause property damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Use a funnel and fill the fuel tank outdoors, in
an open area, when the engine is cold. Wipe up
any gasoline that spills.
Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add
gasoline to the fuel tank until the level is 1/4" to
1/2" (6 mm to 13 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.
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