Starting The Engine - Toro 38818 Operator's Manual

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Do Not use ethanol blends of gasoline (such as E15
or E85) with more than 10% ethanol by volume.
Performance problems and/or engine damage may result
which may not be covered under warranty.
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Do Not use gasoline containing methanol.
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Do Not store fuel either in the fuel tank or fuel containers
over the winter unless a fuel stabilizer is used.
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Do Not add oil to gasoline.
Important: To reduce starting problems, add fuel
stabilizer to the fuel all season, mixing it with gasoline
less than 30 days old. Do not add oil to the gasoline.
Figure 18

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 19).
3. Insert the ignition key (Figure 20).
1. Ignition key
4. Firmly push in the primer with your thumb 2 times
(15°F or -9°C or above) or 4 times (below 15°F or
-9°C), holding the primer in for a second before
releasing it each time (Figure 21).
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Figure 19
Figure 20