Mixing Gasoline And Oil; Filling The Fuel Tank; Operation - Toro 38587 Operator's Manual

Operation

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

Mixing Gasoline and Oil

This machine uses a 50:1 gasoline-to-oil mixture. Use
Toro 50:1 2-Cycle Oil (Fuel Stabilizer Added) or an
equivalent high-grade, NMMA TCW 3-certified 2-cycle
oil.
Important: Do not use E85 or E20 fuel. Alternative
fuels with high alcohol content can cause hard
starting, poor engine performance, and may cause
internal engine damage.
Important: To prevent engine damage, do not use
automotive oil (such as SAE 30 or 10W30) or fuel
mixed at the wrong gasoline-to-oil ratio.
1. Pour a half US gallon (1.9 liters) of fresh, unleaded
gasoline into an approved fuel container.
2. Add 2-cycle oil to the gasoline (Figure 9) according
to the following chart:
Figure 9
50:1 Gasoline-to-Oil Ratio Mixing Chart
Gasoline
1.5 US gallons (5.7 liters)
2 US gallons (7.6 liters)
3 US gallons (11.4 liters)
3. Install the cap on the fuel container.
4. Shake the container to mix the gasoline and oil
thoroughly.
5. Slowly remove the cap and add the remaining
amount of gasoline.
Note: Do not mix gasoline and oil in the fuel tank.
Oil at room temperature mixes easier and more
thoroughly than cold oil. Oil below 32°F (0°C)
requires additional mixing.

Filling the Fuel Tank

Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel (Figure 10).
1. 1/4 inch (6 mm)
7
Oil
4.0 ounces (120 ml)
5.2 ounces (160 ml)
8.0 ounces (240 ml)
Figure 10