Before Starting; Fill Crankcase With Oil - Toro 21012B Operator's Manual

Before Starting

Fill Crankcase With Oil

Initially, crankcase must be filled with 0.6 L (20
ounces) of SAE 30 oil. Use any high quality detergent
oil having the American Petroleum Institute (API)
"service classification"—SF, SG or SH.
Before each use, assure oil level is between ADD and
FULL marks (Fig. 7). Add oil if level is low.
Figure 7
1. Dipstick
2. Fuel tank cap
1. Position mower on level surface and clean
around oil dipstick.
2. Remove dipstick by rotating cap
counterclockwise 1/4 turn.
3. Wipe dipstick and insert it into filler neck.
Rotate cap 1/4 turn. Then remove dipstick and
check level of oil (Fig. 7). If level is low, add
only enough oil to raise level to FULL mark on
dipstick. DO NOT FILL ABOVE FULL
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3. ADD mark
4. FULL mark
MARK BECAUSE ENGINE COULD BE
DAMAGED WHEN STARTED. POUR OIL
SLOWLY.
Note: Check oil level each time mower is
used or after every 5 hours of mower
operation. Initially, change oil after the
first 2 hours of operation; thereafter,
change oil after every 25 hours of
operation. More frequent oil changes
are required in dusty or dirty
conditions.
4. Insert dipstick into filler neck and rotate cap
clockwise 1/4 turn to lock it in place.
Fill Fuel Tank With Gasoline
POTENTIAL HAZARD
In certain conditions gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn
you, others, and cause property damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Use a funnel and fill the fuel tank outdoors,
in an open area, when the engine is cold.
Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
Do not fill the fuel tank completely full.
Add gasoline to the fuel tank until the level
is 6 mm to 13 mm (1/4" to 1/2") below the
bottom of the filler neck. This empty space
in the tank allows gasoline to expand.
Never smoke when handling gasoline, and
stay away from an open flame or where
gasoline fumes may be ignited by a spark.
Store gasoline in an approved container
and keep it out of the reach of children.
Never buy more than a 30-day supply of
gasoline.