Filling The Fuel Tank - Toro 30809 Groundsmaster 3500-G Operator's Manual

The engine is shipped with oil in the crankcase; however, the
oil level must be checked before and after the engine is first
started.
Crankcase capacity is approximately 3.3 L (3.5 US qt) with
the filter.
Note: Toro Premium Engine oil is available from your
distributor in either 15W-40 or 10W-30 viscosity. See the
parts catalog for part numbers.
Note: The best time to check the engine oil is when the
engine is cool before it has been started for the day. If it has
already been run, allow the oil to drain back down to the
sump for at least 10 minutes before checking. If the oil level is
at or below the Add mark on the dipstick, add oil to bring the
oil level to the Full mark. Do not overfill. If the oil level is
between the Full and Add marks, additional oil is not required.
The engine uses any high-quality 10W-30 detergent oil having
the American Petroleum Institute (API) service classification
SJ, SK, SL, SM, or higher. Choose a viscosity according to
the table in Figure 21.
1. Position the machine on a level surface and open the
hood.
2. Remove the dipstick
clean rag. Insert the dipstick into the tube and make
sure that it is seated fully. Remove dipstick and check
the level-of-the-oil.
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1. Dipstick
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Figure 21
(Figure 22) and wipe it with a
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Figure 22
2. Filler cap
3. If the oil level is low, remove the filler cap
and add enough oil to raise the level-of-the-oil to the
Full mark on the dipstick.
Note: When adding oil, remove dipstick to allow
proper venting. Pour oil slowly and check the
level-of-the-oil often during this process. Do not
overfill.
Important: When adding engine oil or filling oil,
there must be clearance between the oil fill device
and the oil fill hole in the valve cover as shown in
Figure 23. This clearance is necessary to permit
venting when filling, which prevents oil from
overrunning into the breather.
1. Note clearance
4. Install the dipstick firmly in place.
5. Install the oil-fill cap and close the hood.

Filling the Fuel Tank

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Fuel tank capacity: 38 L (10 US gallons)
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Recommended Fuel:
– 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).
– 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 up to 85% ethanol).
Using unapproved gasoline may cause performance
problems and/or engine damage which may not be
covered under warranty.
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