Checking The Engine-Oil Level; Adjusting The Cutting Height - Toro 20339 Operator's Manual

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Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or in fuel
containers over the winter unless a fuel stabilizer is used.
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Do not add oil to gasoline.
Important: To reduce starting problems, add fuel
stabilizer to the fuel, mixing it with gasoline less than
30 days old.

Checking the Engine-oil Level

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Note: Max. fill: 0.59 L (20 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 into the oil-fill tube, then remove
the dipstick.
5. Read the oil level on the dipstick (Figure 9).
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If the oil level is below the Add mark on the
dipstick, slowly pour a small amount of oil into
the oil-fill tube, wait 3 minutes, and repeat steps 3
through 5 until the oil level is at the Full mark on
the dipstick.
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If the oil level is above the Full mark on the
dipstick, drain the excess oil until the oil level is at
the Full mark on the dipstick; refer to Changing
the Engine Oil (page 14).
Important: If the oil level in the crankcase is too
low or too high and you run the engine, you may
damage the engine.
Figure 9
6. Install the dipstick securely.

Adjusting the Cutting Height

WARNING
Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into
contact with the moving blade, causing serious
injury.
• Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
• Do not put your fingers under the housing when
adjusting the cutting height.
CAUTION
If the engine has been running, the muffler will be
hot and can severely burn you. Keep away from the
hot muffler.
Adjust the cutting height as desired. Set the front wheels to
the same height as the rear wheels (Figure 10).
Note: To raise the machine, move all the cutting-height levers
forward; to lower the machine, move all the cutting-height
levers rearward.
1. Raise the machine
Note: The cutting-height settings are 25 mm (1 inch); 35
mm (1-3/8 inches); 44 mm (1-3/4 inches); 54 mm (2-1/8
inches); 64 mm (2-1/2 inches); 73 mm (2-7/8 inches); 83 mm
(3-1/4 inches); 92 mm (3-5/8 inches); and 102 mm (4 inches).
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Figure 10
2. Lower the machine