Checking The Engine Oil Level; Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro 07050 Operator's Manual

Important: This space in the tank allows
gasoline to expand. Do not fill the fuel tank
completely full.
3. Install the fuel tank cap securely.
4. Wipe up any gasoline that may have spilled.

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Service Interval: Before each use or daily (Check the
oil when the engine is cold.)
The engine is shipped with oil in the crankcase;
however, the oil level must be checked before and after
the engine is first started.
Crankcase capacity is approximately 2 qt. (1.9 l) with
the filter.
Use high-quality engine oil as described in
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter (page 18).
Note: The best time to check the engine oil is when
the engine is cool before it has been started for the
day. If it has already been run, allow the oil to drain
back down to the sump for at least 10 minutes before
checking. If the oil level is at or below the add mark
on the dipstick, add oil to bring the oil level to the full
mark. Do not overfill. If the oil level is between the full
and add marks, no oil addition is required.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, stop the engine,
remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to
stop before leaving the operating position.
2. Clean around the oil dipstick so that dirt cannot fall
into the filler hole and damage the engine (Figure 7).
1. Dipstick
3. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and install it
until it is fully seated.
4. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level on the
dipstick.
The oil level should be up to the Full mark on the
metal end of the dipstick.
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Figure 7
5. If the oil level is below the Full mark, remove the
filler tube cap and add oil until the level reaches
the Full mark on the dipstick (Figure 8). Do not
overfill.
1. Filler cap
Important: Do not overfill the crankcase with
oil because this may cause engine damage. Do
not run the engine with oil below the low mark
because the engine may be damaged as a result.
6. Install the filler tube cap and dipstick.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Place all of the controls in the Off or Disengaged
position.
2. Move the throttle lever midway between the Slow
and Fast position.
3. Move the choke lever to the On position.
Note: Choke is not required when starting a warm
engine.
4. Insert the key into the ignition switch and rotate it
clockwise to start the engine. Release the key when
the engine starts. Regulate the choke to keep the
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engine running smoothly.
Important: To prevent overheating of the
starter motor, do not engage the starter longer
than 10 seconds. After 10 seconds of continuous
cranking, wait 60 seconds before engaging the
starter motor again.
5. Move the throttle lever to the desired engine speed.
6. Pull the flap lever as far forward as possible.
7. Push the reel lever forward until the catch releases,
then push it to the rear until the lever hits Stop.
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Figure 8
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