Operation; Checking The Engine Oil Level; Filling The Fuel Tank - Toro 30839N Operator's Manual

Operation

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
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:
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API Classification Level Required: CH-4, CI-4 or higher.
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Preferred oil: SAE 15W-40 (above 0ºF (-17ºC))
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Alternate oil: SAE 10W-30 or 5W-30 (all temperatures)
Note: Toro Premium Engine oil is available from your
distributor in either 15W-40 or 10W-30 viscosity. See the
parts catalog for part numbers.
Note: The best time to check the engine oil is when the
engine is cool before it has been started for the day. If it has
already been run, allow the oil to drain back down to the
sump for at least 10 minutes before checking. If the oil level
is at or below the "add" mark on the dipstick, add oil to bring
the oil level to the "full" mark. DO NOT OVERFILL. If
the oil level is between the "full" and "add" marks, no oil
addition is required.
1. Position the machine on a level surface.
2. Remove the dipstick (Figure 15) and wipe it with a
clean rag.
Figure 15
1. Dipstick
3. 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.
4. If the oil level is low, remove the oil fill cap (Figure 16)
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
5. Install the oil fill cap and close the hood.

Filling the Fuel Tank

Use only clean, fresh diesel fuel or biodiesel fuels with low
(<500 ppm) or ultra low (<15 ppm) sulfur content. The
minimum cetane rating should be 40. Purchase fuel in
quantities that can be used within 180 days to ensure fuel
freshness.
The fuel tank capacity is approximately 11 gallons (42 liters).
Use summer grade diesel fuel (No. 2–D) at temperatures
above 20 degrees F (–7 degrees C) and winter grade (No.
1-D or No. 1-D/2-D blend) below that temperature. Use of
winter grade fuel at lower temperatures provides lower flash
point and cold flow characteristics which will ease starting
and reduce fuel filter plugging.
Use of summer grade fuel above 20 degrees F (-7 degrees C)
will contribute toward longer fuel pump life and increased
power compared to winter grade fuel.
Biodiesel Ready
This machine can also use a biodiesel blended fuel of up
to B20 (20% biodiesel, 80% petrodiesel). The petrodiesel
portion should be low or ultra low sulfur. Observe the
following precautions:
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The biodiesel portion of the fuel must meet specification
ASTM D6751 or EN14214.
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The blended fuel composition should meet ASTM D975
or EN590.
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Painted surfaces may be damaged by biodiesel blends.
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Use B5 (biodiesel content of 5%) or lesser blends in cold
weather
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Monitor seals, hoses, gaskets in contact with fuel as they
may be degraded over time.
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Fuel filter plugging may be expected for a time after
converting to biodiesel blends.
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Contact your distributor if you wish for more information
on biodiesel
1. Clean the area around the fuel tank cap (Figure 17).
2. Remove the fuel tank cap.
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Figure 16