Before Operating - Toro 02000 GROUNDS PRO 2000 Operator's Manual

Before Operating

CHECK THE ENGINE OIL (Fig. 1)
The engine is shipped with 1.7 1 of oil. However, check
the oil level before and after you first start the engine.
1. Position the machine on a level surface.
2. Unscrew the dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth.
Screw the dipstick into the tube and make sure it is
seated fully. Unscrew the dipstick and check the oil
level. If it is low, remove the filler cap and add oil.
Use any high-quality detergent oil having the
American Petroleum Institute—API—"service
classification" SE, SF or SG. Recommended
viscosity (weight) is SAE 30. Refer to the Engine
Operator's Manual for additional information.
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1. Dipstick
2. Filler cap
3. Pour the oil into 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 8
operating hours or daily. Initially, change the oil
after the first 8 hours of operation; thereafter,
under normal conditions, change the oil every 50
hours and filter every 100 hours. However,
change it more often when operating the engine
in extremely dusty or dirty conditions.
5. Install the filler cap and the dipstick.
Figure 1
FILL THE FUEL TANK
Because gasoline is flammable, caution must be
used when storing or handling it. Do not fill the
fuel tank while the engine is running, hot or when
the machine is in an enclosed area. Vapors may
build up and be ignited by a spark or flame source
many feet away. DO NOT SMOKE while filling
the fuel tank to prevent the possibility of an
explosion. Always fill the fuel tank outside and
wipe up any spilled gasoline before starting the
engine. Use a funnel or spout to prevent spilling
gasoline before starting the engine and fill the
tank to about 3 cm from the top of the tank, not
the filler neck. Store gasoline in a clean safety-
approved container and keep the cap in place on
the container. Keep gasoline in a cool, well-
ventilated place; never in an enclosed area such as
a hot storage shed. To assure volatility, do not buy
more than a 30-day supply of gasoline. Gasoline
is a fuel for internal combustion engines;
therefore, do not use it for any other purpose.
Since many children like the smell of gas, keep it
out of their reach because the fumes are explosive
and dangerous to inhale.
THE TORO COMPANY STRONGLY RECOMMENDS
THE USE OF CLEAN, FRESH UNLEADED
REGULAR GASOLINE IN TORO GASOLINE
POWERED PRODUCTS. UNLEADED GASOLINE
BURNS CLEANER, EXTENDS ENGINE LIFE, AND
PROMOTES GOOD STARTING BY REDUCING THE
BUILD-UP OF COMBUSTION CHAMBER
DEPOSITS. LEADED GASOLINE CAN BE USED IF
UNLEADED IS NOT AVAILABLE.
NOTE: NEVER USE METHANOL, GASOLINE
CONTAINING METHANOL, GASOHOL
CONTAINING MORE THAN 10% ETHANOL,
GASOLINE ADDITIVES, PREMIUM GASOLINE, OR
WHITE GAS BECAUSE ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM
DAMAGE COULD RESULT.
DANGER
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