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BEFORE OPERATING
FILL CRANKCASE WITH OIL
The rider is shipped from the factory without oil in
the crankcase. Therefore, before trying to start enĆ
gine, oil must be added to the crankcase.
IMPORTANT: CHECK OIL LEVEL EVERY TIME
YOU FILL GAS TANK. Initially, change oil after the
first 2 hours of operation; thereafter, under norĆ
mal conditions, change oil after every 25 hours of
operation. However, change oil more frequently
when engine is operated in dusty or dirty condiĆ
tions.
1. Move rider to a level surface to ensure accurate
oil level reading and raise seat to expose oil dipstick.
2. Clean the area around oil dipstick so foreign
matter cannot enter fill tube when plug is removed.
3. Remove dipstick from fill tube (Fig. 4).
4. Crankcase capacity is approx. 36 oz. (1.06 l).
Amount of oil required to fill crankcase may be less
than 36 oz. due to oil remaining in engine. DO NOT
OVERFILL.
Figure 4
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5. Slowly pour oil into crankcase (Fig. 4). The enĆ
gine uses any high quality detergent oil having the
American Petroleum Institute Ċ API Ċ service clasĆ
sification" SF or SG. Oil viscosity Ċ weight Ċ must
be selected according to anticipated ambient temĆ
perature.
A. Above +40_F Ċ Use SAE 30.
B. 0_F to 100_F Ċ Use SAE 10W-30.
C. Below +20_F Ċ Use SAE 5W-30.
DO NOT USE SAE 10W40 OIL.
6. Rock the rider gently to release any air that may
be trapped in crankcase. Screw dipstick fully into fill
tube; then remove it and make sure that oil level is
up to FULL mark on dipstick (Fig. 4). If level is low,
add only enough oil to bring level up to FULL mark.
7. Install dipstick into fill tube. Wipe up any oil that
may have spilled.
FILL FUEL TANK WITH GASOLINE
Because gasoline is flammable, caution must
be used when storing or handling it. Do not fill
fuel tank while engine is running, hot or when
machine is in an enclosed area. Vapors may
build up and be ignited by a spark or flame
source many feet away. DO NOT SMOKE
while filling the fuel tank to prevent the possiĆ
bility of an explosion.
Always fill fuel tank outside and wipe up any
spilled gasoline before starting engine. Use a
funnel or spout to prevent spilling gasoline,
and fill tank to about 1/2 inch (13 mm) below
the filler neck. Store gasoline in a clean, safeĆ
ty-approved container and keep the cap in
place on container. Keep gasoline in a cool,
wellĆventilated place; never in an enclosed
area such as a hot storage shed. To ensure
volatility, do not buy more than a 30 day supĆ
ply of gasoline.
Gasoline is a fuel for internal combustion enĆ
gines; therefore, do not use it for any other
purpose. Since many children like the smell of
gas, keep it out of their reach because the
fumes are explosive and dangerous to inhale.
DANGER
THE TORO COMPANY STRONGLY RECOMMENDS
THE USE OF CLEAN, FRESH UNLEADED
REGĆ
ULAR GASOLINE IN TORO GASOLINE POWERED
PRODUCTS. UNLEADED GASOLINE BURNS
CLEANER, EXTENDS ENGINE LIFE, AND PROĆ
MOTES GOOD STARTING BY REDUCING THE
BUILDĆUP OF COMBUSTION CHAMBER DEPOSITS.
LEADED GASOLINE CAN BE USED IF UNLEADED
IS NOT AVAILABLE.
Toro also recommends that Toro Stabilizer/ConditionĆ
er be used regularly in all Toro gasoline powered
products during operation and storage seasons.
Toro Stabilizer/Conditioner cleans the engine during
operation and prevents gum-like varnish deposits
from forming in the engine during storage.
NOTE: NEVER USE METHANOL
, GASOLINE CONĆ
TAINING METHANOL
, GASOHOL CONTAINING
MORE THAN 10% ETHANOL, PREMIUM GASĆ
OLINE OR WHITE GAS BECAUSE ENGINE FUEL
SYSTEM DAMAGE COULD RESULT.
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