Operation; Checking The Engine Oil Level; Filling The Fuel Tank With Gasoline - Toro 22178 Operator's Manual

Operation

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.
Each time before you mow, make sure that the
self-propel drive and the blade control bar operate
properly. When you release the blade control bar, the
blade should stop. If it does not, contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
This machine produces sound levels in excess
of 85dBA at the operator's ear and can cause
hearing loss through extended periods of
exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
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1. Warning—wear hearing protection.

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Initially, fill the crankcase with 29 ounces (0.85 liters)
of oil. Use only high-quality SAE 30 or SAE 10W30
weight detergent oil that has the American Petroleum
Institute (API) service classification SF, SG, SH, or SJ.
Before each use, ensure that the oil level is between the
Add and Full marks on the dipstick (Figure 10).
Figure 10
1. Dipstick
2. Full
3. Add
Note: When the crankcase is empty, pour about 3/4
of the crankcase capacity of oil in the crankcase, then
follow the procedure in this section.
1. Move the lawn mower to a level surface.
2. Clean around the dipstick (Figure 10).
3. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap
counterclockwise and pulling it out.
4. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
5. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck, but do not
screw it in.
6. Remove the dipstick and read the oil level on the
dipstick (Figure 10).
7. If the oil level reading is below the Add mark on
the dipstick, slowly pour only enough oil into the
filler hole to raise the oil level to the Full mark on
the dipstick.
Important: Do not overfill the crankcase with
oil and run the engine; engine damage will
result. Drain the excess oil until the oil level on
the dipstick reads Full.
8. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and rotate the
cap clockwise until it is tight.
Filling the Fuel Tank with
Gasoline
For best results, use clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline with
an octane rating of 87 or higher. To ensure freshness,
purchase only the quantity of gasoline that you expect to
use in 30 days. Using unleaded gasoline results in fewer
combustion deposits and longer engine life. You may
use leaded gasoline if unleaded gasoline is not available.
Important: Do not add oil to the gasoline.
Important: Do not use methanol, gasoline
containing methanol, gasohol containing more
than 10% ethanol, premium gasoline, or white gas.
Using these fuels can damage the engine's fuel
system.
Important: Do not use gasoline that has been
stored since the last mowing season or longer.
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