Operation; Filling The Fuel Tank; Starting The Engine - Toro 38657C Operator's Manual

1. Choke
2. Ignition switch
3. Fuel shutoff valve
4. Throttle
1. Snow cleanout tool (attached to the handle)

Operation

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.

Filling the Fuel Tank

Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive.
A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you
and others.
• To prevent a static charge from igniting
the gasoline, place the container and/or
snowthrower on the ground before filling,
not in a vehicle or on an object.
• Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is
cold. Wipe up spills.
• Do not handle gasoline when smoking or
around an open flame or sparks.
• Store gasoline in an approved fuel container,
out of the reach of children.
Figure 21
5. Recoil starter
6. Oil drain plug
7. Primer
Figure 22
Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline
from a major name-brand service station (Figure 23).
Important: To reduce starting problems, add
fuel stabilizer to the fuel all season, mixing it with
gasoline less than 30 days old. Do not add oil to
the gasoline.
1. 1-1/2 inch (3.8 cm)

Starting the Engine

1. Check the engine oil level. Refer to Checking the
Engine Oil Level in Maintenance.
2. Turn the fuel shutoff valve 1/4 turn counterclockwise
to open it (Figure 24).
3. Insert the ignition key (Figure 25).
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Figure 23
Figure 24