Operation; Starting/Stopping Engine - Toro 38430 Operator's Manual

with two gallons of fresh, unleaded regular
gasoline. You can also use Toro "Easy Mix"
Two–Cycle Oil (3.2 ounce bottle mixed one per
gallon of gasoline; 40:1 ratio) in this Toro
two–cycle engine. Leaded regular gasoline may
be used if unleaded regular is not available.
Toro Two–Cycle Oil is specially formulated to
provide superior lubrication, make starting easy,
and prolong engine life. If Toro Two–Cycle Oil
is not available, mix two gallons of gasoline and
5.2 ounces of another high grade two–cycle oil
that has the NMMA certification printed on the
label.
NEVER USE AUTOMOTIVE OIL (i.e. SAE
30, 10W30 etc.), TWO–CYCLE OIL THAT IS
NOT CERTIFIED NMMA, OR THE WRONG
MIX RATIO BECAUSE THE ENGINE CAN
BE DAMAGED, AND IT WOULD NOT BE
COVERED BY THE TORO WARRANTY.
2. Mixing Gasoline and Oil—Pour a half gallon of
gasoline into an approved gasoline container
(preferably plastic, not metal) and add the correct
amount of two–cycle oil. Reinstall cap on
gasoline container and shake the container to
mix oil and gas thoroughly. Remove cap and add
remaining amount of gasoline.
Toro also recommends that Toro
Stabilizer/Conditioner be used regularly in all
Toro gasoline powered products during operation
and storage seasons. Toro Stabilizer/Conditioner
cleans the engine during operation and prevents
gum–like varnish deposits from forming in the
engine during periods of storage.
IMPORTANT: NEVER USE METHANOL,
GASOLINE CONTAINING METHANOL,
GASOHOL CONTAINING MORE THAN
10% ETHANOL, PREMIUM GASOLINE,
OR WHITE GAS BECAUSE ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM DAMAGE COULD
RESULT.
DO NOT USE FUEL ADDITIVES OTHER
THAN THOSE MANUFACTURED FOR
FUEL STABILIZATION DURING
6
STORAGE SUCH AS TORO'S
STABILIZER/CONDITIONER OR A
SIMILAR PRODUCT. TORO'S
STABILIZER/CONDITIONER IS A
PETROLEUM DISTILLATE BASED
CONDITIONER/STABILIZER. TORO
DOES NOT RECOMMEND STABILIZERS
WITH AN ALCOHOL BASE SUCH AS
ETHANOL, METHANOL OR ISOPROPYL.
ADDITIVES SHOULD NOT BE USED TO
TRY TO ENHANCE THE POWER OR
PERFORMANCE OF MACHINE.
Note: Do not mix gasoline and oil in the
product fuel tank. Oil that is at room
temperature mixes easier and more
thoroughly than cold oil.
50:1 GAS/OIL Mixing Chart

Operation

Starting/Stopping Engine

(Fig. 8)
1. CONTROLS—Key switch, primer, recoil starter,
and electric start button are located on the
control panel. The choke is just below the
control panel.
2. Turn key to ON and pull choke out.
3. Cover hole in center of primer with thumb and
push once. An additional prime may be
necessary in extremely cold temperatures.
Note: Choke and primer are usually not
necessary when starting a warm
engine.
4. ELECTRIC STARTING—Connect extension
cord to snowthrower and standard household
power outlet. Push starter button.