Operation; Filling The Fuel Tank; Starting The Engine - Toro 38597 Operator's Manual

Figure 16
1. Snow cleanout tool (attached to the handle)

Operation

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

Filling the Fuel Tank

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
snowthrower 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 17).
Important: To reduce starting problems, add
fuel stabilizer to the fuel all season, mixing it with
gasoline less than 30 days old.
the gasoline.
Do not add oil to
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Figure 17
1. 1-1/2 inch (3.8 cm)

Starting the Engine

1. Check the engine oil level. Refer to Checking the
Engine Oil Level in Maintenance.
2. Turn the fuel shutoff valve 1/4 turn counterclockwise
to open it (Figure 18).
Figure 18
3. Insert the ignition key (Figure 19).