Checking The Engine Oil; Filling The Gas Tank - Toro 09802 HydroJect 3010 Operator's Manual

8. Install the positive cable (rubber boot over end) to the
positive (+) terminal and the negative cable (black) to
the negative (–) terminal of the battery and secure them
with capscrews and nuts. Slide the rubber boot over the
positive terminal to prevent a possible short-out from
occurring (Fig. 2).
9. Lower the hood and secure the latches.

Checking the Engine Oil

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. (1.4 l) with the
filter.
Use high-quality engine oil that meets the following
specifications:
API Classification Level Required: SJ, SK, SL or
higher.
Preferred oil: SAE 10W–30 (above 0_F)
Alternate oil: SAE 5W–30 (below 32_F)
Toro Premium Engine oil is available from your distributor
in 10W–30 viscosity. See the parts catalog for part
numbers.
1. Position the machine on a level surface.
2. Remove the dipstick from the oil filler neck (Fig. 3) and
wipe it with a clean rag. Insert the dipstick into the filler
neck and make sure it is seated fully. Pull the dipstick
from the filler neck and check the oil level. If the oil
level is low, add enough oil to raise the level to the
FULL mark on the dipstick.
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Figure 3
1. Dipstick 2. OIl fill cap
Note: If the oil level is at the ADD mark on the dipstick,
add 1 quart of oil to raise the oil level to FULL. Do not
overfill.
3. Remove the cap from the oil fill. Pour oil into the oil fill
until the level is at the FULL mark on the dipstick.
Important
The aerator operates at very high engine
loads, so check the oil level every 8 operating hours or
daily. A new engine may consume some oil until it is
broken in. Initially, change the oil after the first 25 hours of
operation; thereafter, under normal conditions, change the
oil and filter after every 100 hours of operation. Change the
oil more frequently when the engine is operated in
extremely dusty or dirty conditions.

Filling the Gas Tank

We recommend the use of fresh, clean, unleaded regular
grade gasoline. Unleaded gasoline burns cleaner, extends
engine life, and promotes good starting by reducing the
build-up of combustion chamber deposits.
Note: Do not mix oil with the gasoline. Never use
methanol, gasoline containing methanol, gasohol, gasoline
additives, premium gasoline, or white gas because engine
and fuel system damage could result.
1. Remove the cap from the fuel tank (Fig. 4) and fill the
10 gallon tank to about 1 inch (25 mm) from the top of
tank (the bottom of the filler neck) with unleaded
gasoline. Install the fuel tank cap tightly.
1. Fuel tank cap
2. Wipe up gasoline that may have spilled to prevent a fire
hazard.
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Figure 4