Operation; Filling The Fuel Tank; Checking The Engine Oil Level - Toro Recycler 20955 Operator's Manual

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 machine
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 8).
Note: Never use methanol, gasoline containing methanol, or
gasoline containing more than 10% ethanol because the fuel
system could be damaged. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Important: To reduce starting problems, add fuel
stabilizer to the fuel all season, mixing it with gasoline
less than 30 days old.
Figure 8

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Note: Max. fill: 0.59 l (20 fl. oz.), type: SAE 30 detergent
oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL,
or higher.
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Remove the dipstick (Figure 9).
1. Dipstick
3. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
4. Insert the dipstick fully into the oil-fill tube.
5. Remove the dipstick and read the oil level on the
dipstick; refer to Figure 9.
•
If the oil is below the Add mark on the dipstick,
slowly pour a small amount of oil into the oil-fill
tube, wait 3 minutes, and then repeat steps 3
through 5 until the oil level is at the Full mark on
the dipstick.
•
If the oil is above the Full mark on the dipstick,
drain the excess oil until the oil level is at the Full
mark on the dipstick. To drain the excess oil, refer
to Changing the Engine Oil (page 15).
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 into the oil-fill tube securely.
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Figure 9