Filling The Engine With Oil; Before Operating - Toro 20793 Operator's Manual

Filling the Engine with Oil

Important: Your mower does not come with oil in the
engine.
1. Remove the dipstick.
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Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can
burn you and others.
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To prevent a static charge from igniting the gasoline, place the container and/or
mower directly on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on an object.
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Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold. Wipe up spills.
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Do not handle gasoline when smoking or around an open flame or sparks.
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Store gasoline in an approved fuel container, out of the reach of children.
Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into contact with the moving blade, causing
serious injury.
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Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
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Do not put your fingers under the housing when adjusting the cutting height.
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2. Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil
level reaches the Full line on the dipstick. Do not
overfill. (Max. fill: 0.65 l, type: SAE 30W detergent oil
with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ,
SL, or higher.)
3. Install the dipstick securely.
Important: Change the engine oil after the first
5 operating hours; change it yearly thereafter. Refer
to Changing the Engine Oil on page 17.
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