Before Operating; Checking The Crankcase Oil; Filling The Fuel Tank - Toro 30826 Operator's Manual

Before Operating

Caution
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone
could accidently start the engine and seriously
injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition before you do
any maintenance.

Checking the Crankcase Oil

The engine is shipped with oil in the crankcase; however,
the oil level must be checked before and after the engine is
first started.
Crankcase capacity is approximately 4 qt. (2.8 l) with the
filter.
Use high-quality engine oil that meets the following
specifications:
API Classification Level Required: CH–4, CI–4 or
higher.
Preferred oil: SAE 15W–40 (above 0_F)
Alternate oil: SAE 10W–30 or 5W–30
(all temperatures)
Toro Premium Engine oil is available from your distributor
in either 15W–40 or 10W–30 viscosity. See the parts
catalog for part numbers.
1. Position the machine on a level surface.
2. Remove the dipstick (Fig. 10) and wipe it with a clean
rag. Push the dipstick down into the dipstick tube and
make sure that it is seated fully. Pull the dipstick out
and check the oil level. If the oil level is low, add
enough oil to raise the level to the FULL mark on the
dipstick.
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Figure 10
1. Dipstick
3. If the oil level is low, remove the oil fill cap (Fig. 11)
and gradually add small quantities of oil, checking the
level frequently, until the level reaches the FULL mark
on the dipstick.
1. Oil fill cap
4. Install the oil fill cap and close the hood.
Important
Check the oil level every 5 operating hours
or daily. Change the oil and filter initially after the first 50
hours of operation; thereafter change the oil and filter every
150 hours.

Filling the Fuel Tank

The engine runs on No. 2 diesel fuel.
Fuel tank capacity is approximately 11 gallons.
1. Clean the area around the fuel tank cap (Fig. 12).
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1. Fuel tank cap
2. Remove the fuel tank cap.
3. Fill the tank to the bottom of the filler neck. Do not
overfill. Install the cap.
4. To prevent a fire hazard, wipe up any fuel that may
have spilled.
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Figure 11
Figure 12