Checking The Engine Oil Level; Adjusting The Cutting Height - Toro Recycler 20958 Operator's Manual

1. 6 mm (1/4 inch)
2. Fill the fuel tank, leaving at least 6 mm (1/4 inch) from
the bottom of the neck empty to allow the gasoline
room to expand.
3. Install the fuel tank cap and tighten it securely by hand.

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Note: Max fill: 0.59 L (20 fl oz), type: SAE 30 detergent
oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL,
or higher.
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Remove the dipstick (Figure 10).
Figure 10
1. Dipstick
3. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
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4. Insert the dipstick fully into the oil-fill tube.
5. Remove the dipstick and read the oil level on the
dipstick; refer to Figure 10.
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If the oil is below the Add mark on the dipstick,
slowly pour a small amount of oil into the oil-fill
tube, wait 3 minutes, and then repeat steps 3
through 5 until the oil level is at the Full mark on
the dipstick.
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If the oil is above the Full mark on the dipstick,
drain the excess oil until the oil level is at the Full
mark on the dipstick. To drain the excess oil, refer
to Changing the Engine Oil (page 15).
Important: If the oil level in the crankcase is too
low or too high and you run the engine, you may
damage the engine.
6. Install the dipstick into the oil-fill tube securely.

Adjusting the Cutting Height

WARNING
Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into
contact with the moving blade, causing serious
injury.
• Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
• Do not put your fingers under the housing when
adjusting the cutting height.
CAUTION
If the engine has been running, the muffler will be
hot and can severely burn you. Keep away from the
hot muffler.
Adjust the cutting height as desired. Set the front wheels to
the same height as the rear wheels (Figure 11).
Note: To raise the machine, move the front cutting-height
levers rearward and the rear cutting-height levers forward.
To lower the machine, move the front cutting-height levers
forward and the rear cutting-height levers rearward.
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