Filling The Engine With Oil - Toro 38816 Operator's Manual

5. Align the holes in the nested ends of the rods and
insert 2 carriage bolts (in the loose parts bag) through
the short rod from the left side of the machine (from
the operating position).
6. Insert the cable clip that supports the deflector cable
onto the forward carriage bolt, and secure the carriage
bolts with locknuts from the loose parts bag (Figure
11).
1. Cable clip
7. Hold the blue trigger cap down and rotate the Quick
Stick in a circle to ensure that the chute and deflector
operate smoothly.
5

Filling the Engine with Oil

No Parts Required
Procedure
Your machine comes with oil in the engine crankcase.
g018885
Figure 10
Figure 11
2. Deflector cable
Note: Before starting the engine, check the oil level and
add oil if necessary.
Use automotive detergent oil with an API service classification
of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher. Refer to your engine owner's
manual.
Use Figure 12 below to select the best oil viscosity for the
outdoor temperature range expected:
g019049
Engine Oil Capacities
Model
38816
1. Remove the dipstick and slowly pour oil into the
oil fill tube to raise the oil level to the Full mark on
the dipstick. Do not overfill (Figure 13). Refer to
Checking the Engine Oil Level in Maintenance.
2. Install the dipstick securely.
Note: Do not spill oil around the oil fill tube; oil could
leak onto traction parts and cause the traction to slip.
11
Figure 12
Engine Oil Capacity
0.53 to 0.59 l (18 to 20 oz.)
g018886
Figure 13