Filling The Engine With Oil - Toro 20837 Operator's Manual

1. Recoil-starter rope
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Filling the Engine with Oil

Parts needed for this procedure:
0.55 l SAE 30 detergent oil with an API service classification
(0.58 of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher (not provided with
quart) the machine)
Procedure
Important: The machine does not come with oil in the
engine. Before starting the engine, fill the engine with
oil.
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Remove the dipstick (Figure 7) and pour about 3/4 of
the crankcase capacity of oil into the oil-fill tube.
Note: Max. fill: (0.55 l) 0.58 quart, type: SAE 30
detergent oil with an API service classification of SF,
SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher.
Figure 6
2. Rope guide
3. Wipe off the dipstick end with a clean cloth.
4. Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube, but do not
screw it in.
5. Remove the dipstick and read the oil level on the
dipstick (Figure 7).
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If the oil level is too low, add a small amount
of oil slowly to the oil-fill tube, and then repeat
steps through 5 until the oil level on the dipstick is
correct.
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If the oil level is too high, drain the excess
oil until the oil level on the dipstick is
correct. To drain the excess oil, refer to
Changing the Engine Oil (page 13).
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 securely.
Important: Change the engine oil after the first 5
operating hours ; change it yearly thereafter. Refer
to Changing the Engine Oil (page 13).
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Figure 7