Checking The Engine Oil Level; Think Safety First; Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro 30187 Operator's Manual

• Cleans the engine while it runs
• Eliminates gum-like varnish buildup in the fuel
system, which causes hard starting
Important: Do not use fuel additives
containing methanol or ethanol.
Add the correct amount of gas
stabilizer/conditioner to the gas.
Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most
effective when mixed with fresh gasoline. To
minimize the chance of varnish deposits in the
fuel system, use fuel stabilizer at all times.
Filling the Fuel Tank
1. Shut the engine off, lean around fuel tank cap
and remove the cap. Add unleaded regular
gasoline to fuel tank, until the level is 1/4 to
1/2 inch (6 to 13 mm) below the bottom of
the filler neck. This space in the tank allows
gasoline to expand. Do not fill the fuel tank
completely full.
2.
3. Install fuel tank cap securely. Wipe up any
gasoline that may have spilled.
Checking the Engine Oil
Level
Before you start the engine and use the machine,
check the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer
to Checking Oil Level in Engine Maintenance,
page 25
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.

Think Safety First

Carefully read all the safety instructions and decals
in the safety section. Knowing this information
could help you or any bystanders avoid injury.
The use of protective equipment for eyes, hearing,
feet and head is recommended.
This machine produces sound levels in
excess of 85 dBA at the operator's ear and
can cause hearing loss through extended
periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating
this machine.
Figure 12
1. Warning—wear hearing protection.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Make sure spark plug wire(s) are installed on
spark plug(s) and fuel valve is open.
2. Move the shift lever to neutral and turn ignition
key to run.
3. Move the throttle control to the choke position
before starting a cold engine.
Note: A warm or hot engine usually does not
require any choking. To start a warm engine,
move throttle control to the fast position.
4. Turn the ignition key to start to energize the
starter. When the engines starts, release key.
Important: Do not engage starter
for more than 10 seconds at a time. If
the engine fails to start allow 30 second
cool-down period between attempts.
Failure to follow these instructions can
burn out starter motor.
5. When engine starts move the throttle control
to the fast position.
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the throttle lever to theslow position
(Figure 13).
2. Let engine idle for 30 to 60 seconds before
turning the ignition key to off.
3. Turn the ignition key to off (Figure 13).
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