Check Crankcase Oil; Fill Fuel Tank With Gasoline - Toro 44044 Operator's Manual

Check Crankcase Oil

The engine is shipped with 2.1 quarts (2 liters) of oil (with
filter) in the crankcase; however, level of oil must be
checked before the engine is first started.
1. Position the sweeper on a level surface and make sure
engine is off.
2. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag. Push
dipstick down into the tube and ensure it is fully seated.
Pull dipstick out of the tube and check level of oil.
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1. Dipstick
3. Install dipstick into tube.
4. If oil is low, use a clean rag to clean area around oil fill
cap. Remove cap and add oil until level is up to, but not
over, the F mark on the dipstick. Add the oil slowly and
check the level often during this process. DO NOT
OVERFILL. The engine requires high–quality detergent
oil having the American Petroleum Institute (API)
"service classification" SG or SH. Oil viscosity
(weight) must be selected according to average
anticipated ambient temperature. Temperature/viscosity
recommendations are as follows:
A. Above 0_ F (–18_ C)–Use l0W–30 or 10W–40.
B. Below 32_ F (0_ C)–Use 5W–20 or 5W–30.
Note: Using other than service class SG or SH oil or
extending oil change intervals longer than recommended
can cause engine damage.
Important Check level of oil after every 5 hours of
operation or daily. Change oil and filter after every 50
hours of operation. Change oil and filter more
frequently when engine is operated in extremely dusty
or dirty conditions.
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2. Filler cap
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Fill Fuel Tank With Gasoline

Danger
IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS GASOLINE IS
EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE AND HIGHLY
EXPLOSIVE. A FIRE OR EXPLOSION FROM
GASOLINE CAN BURN YOU AND OTHERS
AND CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAG
• Caution must be used when storing or handling
gasoline.
• Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running or
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.
• To prevent the possibility of explosion, DO NOT
SMOKE while filling the fuel tank.
• Always fill fuel tank outside and wipe up any
spilled gasoline before starting engine.
• Use a funnel or spout to prevent spilling gasoline
before starting engine. Fill tank to about I inch
(25 mm) below the filler neck.
• Store gasoline in a clean, safety approved
container and keep the cap in place on the
container.
• Keep gasoline in a cool, well ventilated place,
never in an enclosed area such as a hot storage
shed.
• To assure volatility, do not buy more than a
30–day supply of gasoline.
• Gasoline is a fuel for internal combustion
engines; 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.
Fuel Type – For best results use only clean, fresh,
UNLEADED gasoline with a pump sticker octane rating of
87 or higher. In countries using the Research method, it
should be 90 octane minimum.
THE TORO COMPANY STRONGLY
RECOMMENDS THE USE OF FRESH, CLEAN,
UNLEADED REGULAR GRADE GASOLINE IN
TORO GASOLINE–POWERED PRODUCTS.
UNLEADED GASOLINE BURNS CLEANER,
EXTENDS LIFE, AND PROMOTES GOOD
STARTING BY REDUCING THE BUILD–UP OF
COMBUSTION CHAMBER DEPOSITS.
Note: Gasoline/Alcohol Blends – Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl
alcohol, 90% unleaded gasoline by volume) may be used.
Do not use other gasoline/alcohol blends.
Note: Gasoline/Ether Blends–Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
(MTBE) and unleaded gasoline blends (up to a maximum
of 15% MTSE by volume) may be used. Do not use other
gasoline/ether blends.
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