Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro 68048 Operator's Manual

Using Fuel Stabilizer/Conditioner
Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to keep the
fuel fresh during storage of 90 days or less. If you are storing
the machine for longer, drain the fuel tank; refer to Storage
(page 22).
Important: Do not use fuel additives containing
methanol or ethanol.
Add the correct amount of fuel stabilizer/conditioner to the
fuel, and follow the directions of the manufacturer.
Note: Fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective when
mixed with fresh fuel. To minimize the chance of varnish
deposits in the fuel system, use fuel stabilizer at all times.
Filling the Fuel Tank
Models
68048 and 68049
68050 and 68051
1. Set the Dyna-Clutch lever to the Stop position, stop
the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and turn
off the engine switch.
2. Allow the engine to cool.
3. Clean around the fuel-tank cap and remove it (Figure
12).
Note: The cap is tethered to the fuel tank.
Fuel Tank Capacity
3.1 L (0.82 US gallons)
5.3 L (1.40 US gallons)
1. Maximum fuel level
4. Add unleaded gasoline to the fuel tank until the level is
at the bottom of the maximum fuel level (Figure 12).
Important: The extra space in the tank allows the
fuel to expand. Do not fill the fuel tank completely
full.
5. Install the fuel-tank cap securely.
6. Wipe up any fuel that may have spilled.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Set the throttle to full rpm and set the Dyna-Clutch
lever to the Stop position.
2. Move the engine switch to the On position and turn
on the fuel valve.
3. Move the choke lever to the left if you are starting a
cold engine.
Note: A warm or hot engine may not require choking.
4. Pull the recoil-start handle slowly until you feel some
resistance, then pull the it sharply to start the engine.
5. After the engine starts, gradually move the choke to the
right. If the engine stalls or hesitates, move the choke
left again until the engine warms up.
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Figure 12
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