Before Starting; Filling The Engine Crankcase With Oil; Filling The Fuel Tank With Gasoline - Toro 38078 Operator's Manual

Before Starting

Filling the Engine Crankcase
with Oil
The engine comes from the factory with only a few ounces
of oil in the crankcase. Before starting the engine, add oil.
The crankcase holds 26 ounces (0.77 liters) of oil; however,
because there is some oil in the crankcase, do not add the
full amount at one time. Use only a high-quality, SAE
5W–30 or SAE 10 weight detergent oil that has the
American Petroleum Institute (API) service classification
SF, SG, SH, or SJ. For extremely cold conditions (below
0 F or –18 C), use 0W–30 weight detergent oil that has the
American Petroleum Institute (API) service classification
SF, SG, SH, or SJ.
To add oil:
1. Move the snowthrower to a level surface to ensure an
accurate oil level reading.
2. Clean around the dipstick (Fig. 13).
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Figure 13
1. Dipstick
3. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap
counterclockwise and pulling it out (Fig. 13).
4. Slowly pour about 3/4 of the crankcase capacity of oil
into the crankcase.
5. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
6. Install the dipstick into the filler neck, then remove it.
Note: To ensure an accurate oil level reading, you must
fully install the dipstick.
7. Read the oil level on the dipstick.
8. If the oil level is below the Add mark on the dipstick,
slowly pour only enough oil into the filler hole to raise
the oil level to the Full mark on the dipstick.
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2. Fuel tank cap
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Important
Do not overfill the crankcase with oil and
run the engine; engine damage will result. Drain the excess
oil until the oil level on the dipstick reads Full.
9. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and rotate the cap
clockwise until it is tight.
Filling the Fuel Tank with
Gasoline
For best results, use clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline,
including oxygenated or reformulated gasoline, with an
octane rating of 87 or higher. To ensure freshness, purchase
only the quantity of gasoline that you expect to use in 30
days. Using unleaded gasoline results in fewer combustion
deposits and longer engine life. You may use leaded
gasoline if unleaded gasoline is not available.
Important Do not add oil to the gasoline.
Important
Do not use methanol, gasoline containing
methanol, gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol,
premium gasoline, or white gas. Using these fuels can
damage the engine's fuel system.
Important Do not use gasoline that is more than 30
days old.
Danger
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or
explosion from gasoline can burn you and others
and can damage property.
Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area, and
when the engine is cold. Wipe up any gasoline
that spills.
Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add
gasoline to the fuel tank until the level is 1/4 to
1/2 in. (6 to 13 mm) below the bottom of the
filler neck. This empty space in the tank allows
the gasoline to expand.
Never smoke when handling gasoline, and stay
away from an open flame or where a spark may
ignite the gasoline fumes.
Store gasoline in an approved fuel container and
keep it out of the reach of children.
Never buy more than a 30-day supply of
gasoline.