Mixing Gasoline And Oil; Starting The Engine; Filling The Fuel Tank; Operation - Toro 38515 Operator's Manual

Operation

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
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.
Mixing the Gasoline and Oil
This snowthrower uses a 50:1 gasoline-to-oil mixture.
Use Toro 50:1 2-Cycle Oil (Fuel Stabilizer Added)
or an equivalent high-grade, NMMA TCW-certified
two-cycle oil.
Important: Do not use E85 or E20 fuel. Alternative
fuels with high alcohol content can cause hard
starting, poor engine performance, and may cause
internal engine damage.
Important: To prevent engine damage, do not use
automotive oil (such as SAE 30 or 10W30) or fuel
mixed at the wrong gasoline-to-oil ratio.
1. Pour a half US gallon (1.9 liters) of fresh, unleaded
gasoline into an approved fuel container.
2. Add two-cycle oil to the gasoline according to the
chart below (Figure 9):
Figure 9
50:1 Gasoline-to-Oil Ratio Mixing Chart
Gasoline
1 US gallon (3.8 liters)
2 US gallons (7.6 liters)
3. Install the cap on the fuel container.
4. Shake the container to mix the gasoline and oil
thoroughly.
5. Slowly remove the cap and add the remaining
amount of gasoline.
Note: Do not mix gasoline and oil in the fuel tank.
Oil at room temperature mixes easier and more
thoroughly than cold oil. Oil below 32°F (0°C)
requires additional mixing

Filling the Fuel Tank

Fill the fuel tank with a fresh mixture of gasoline and oil
mixed at the proper ratio (Figure 10).

Starting the Engine

1. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the On position
(Figure 11).
2. Move the choke lever to the right (Figure 12).
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Oil
2.6 ounces (80 ml)
5.2 ounces (160 ml)
G001 121
Figure 10
Figure 11