Specifications; Operation; Checking The Engine Oil Level; Filling The Fuel Tank - Toro 20997 Operator's Manual

1. Grass bag
2. Side discharge chute

Specifications

Model Weight
20997 82 lb
(37 kg)

Operation

Filling the Fuel Tank

DANGER
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 mower
directly 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.
Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline
from a major name-brand service station (Figure 12).
Important: To reduce starting problems, add
fuel stabilizer to the fuel all season, mixing it with
gasoline less than 30 days old.
Figure 11
3. Mulch plug (installed)
Length Width Height
62 in 22 in
(157 cm) (56 cm)
1. 1/2 inch (1 cm)

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and fully install
44 in
the dipstick (Figure 13).
(112 cm)
2. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level
(Figure 13). If the oil level is below the Add mark on
the dipstick, slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube to
raise the oil level to the Full mark on the dipstick.
Do not overfill. (Max. fill: 20 oz., type: SAE 30
detergent oil with an API service classification of SF,
SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher.)
3. Install the dipstick securely.
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Figure 12
Figure 13