Rear Ballast; Before Operating; Checking The Engine Oil; Filling The Gas Tank - Toro Greensmaster
3150 Operator's Manual

10. Coat the spline shaft of the motor with clean grease and
install the motor by rotating the motor clockwise so that
the motor flanges clear the studs. Rotate the motor
counterclockwise until the flanges are encircling the
studs. Tighten the mounting capscrews (Fig. 13).

Rear Ballast

This unit complies with the ANSI B71.4–1999 Standard
when 40 lb. (18 kg) of calcium chloride ballast is added to
the rear wheel.
Important If a puncture occurs in a tire with calcium
chloride, remove the unit from the turf area as quickly as
possible. To prevent possible damage to the turf,
immediately soak the affected area with water.

Before Operating

Note: Determine the left and right side of the machine from
the normal operating position.

Checking the Engine Oil

The engine is shipped with 1-3/4 U.S. quarts (1.65 liters)
(w/filter) of oil in the crankcase; however, the oil level
must be checked before and after the engine is first started.
The engine uses any high-quality detergent oil having the
American Petroleum Institute (API) service classification
of SG, SH, or SJ. The recommended viscosity (weight) is
SAE 30.
1. Position the machine on a level surface.
2. Unscrew the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag.
Screw the dipstick into the tube and make sure it is
seated fully (Fig. 14). Unscrew the dipstick out of the
tube and check the oil level. If the oil level is low,
remove the filler cap from the valve cover and add
enough oil to raise the level to the Full mark on the
dipstick.
2
Figure 14
1. Dipstick
1
2. Filler cap
16
3. Pour oil into the opening in the valve cover until the oil
level is up to the Full mark on the dipstick. Add the oil
slowly and check the level often during this process. Do
not overfill.
Important Check the oil level every eight operating
hours or daily. Initially, change the oil after the first eight
hours or operation; thereafter, under normal conditions,
change the oil every 50 hours and the filter every 100
hours. However, change the oil more frequently when the
engine is operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions.
4. Install the filler cap and dipstick firmly in place.

Filling the Gas Tank

Use unleaded regular gasoline suitable for automotive use
(85 pump octane minimum). Leaded regular gasoline may
be used if unleaded regular is not available.
Important
Never use methanol, gasoline containing
methanol, or gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol
because the fuel system could be damaged. Do not mix oil
with gasoline.
1. Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove the cap
(Fig. 15). Add unleaded regular gasoline to the fuel tank
until the level is 1 in. (25 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.
Note: Fuel tank capacity is 7 gallons (26.6 liters)
1
Figure 15
1. Fuel tank cap
2. Install the fuel tank cap securely. Wipe up any gasoline
that may have spilled.
m–5099