Checking The Engine Oil Level - Toro 38272 Operator's Manual

starting, poor engine performance, and may cause
internal engine damage.
Note: For best results, purchase only the quantity of
gasoline that you expect to use in 30 days. Otherwise,
you may add fuel stabilizer to newly purchased gasoline
to keep it fresh for up to 6 months.

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check
the engine oil level and add oil if
necessary.
1. Ensure that the fuel tank is not overfilled (refer to
Figure 14) and that the fuel cap is securely in place.
2. Move the snowthrower to a level surface.
3. Clean around the oil fill cap (Figure 13).
4. Unscrew the oil fill cap and remove it.
5. Wipe the dipstick on the oil fill cap with a clean cloth.
6. Insert, but do not screw in, the oil fill cap into the
oil fill hole.
7. Remove the oil fill cap and check the dipstick.
8. To determine the proper oil level on the dipstick,
refer to Figure 15.
1. The oil level is at its
maximum.
2. The oil level is too
high—remove oil from
the crankcase.
9. If the oil level is low, slowly pour oil into the oil fill
hole, and frequently check the oil level on the dipstick
by wiping the dipstick clean and then inserting, but
not screwing in, the oil fill cap into the hole.
Figure 15
3. The oil level is too
low—add oil to the
crankcase.
Note: You may tip the snowthrower forward
(handle up) a little to make adding oil easier.
Remember to return the snowthrower to the
operating position before checking the oil level.
Important: Do not tip the snowthrower all the
way forward onto its nose, or fuel may leak out
of the snowthrower.
Max fill: 12 oz. (0.35 l), type: automotive detergent
oil with an API service classification of SJ, SL, or
higher.
Use Figure 16 to select the best oil viscosity for the
outdoor temperature range expected:
Note: 0W30 synthetic oil is acceptable for use in
cold temperatures.
Note: Fill the engine crankcase with oil until the
dipstick indicates that the engine oil level is correct
as shown in Figure 15. If you overfill the engine with
oil, remove the excess oil as directed in Changing
the Engine Oil.
10. Screw the oil fill cap into the oil fill hole and hand
tighten it securely.
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Figure 16