Operation; Checking The Engine Oil Level; Filling The Fuel Tank - Toro 30849 Operator's Manual

Operation

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

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
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 4 qt (2.8 l) with
the filter.
Use high-quality engine oil that meets the following
specifications:
• API Classification Level Required: CH-4, CI-4 or
higher.
• Preferred oil: SAE 15W-40 (above 0ºF (-17ºC))
• Alternate oil: SAE 10W-30 or 5W-30 (all
temperatures)
Note: Toro Premium Engine oil is available from your
distributor in either 15W-40 or 10W-30 viscosity. See
the parts catalog for part numbers.
Note: The best time to check the engine oil is when
the engine is cool before it has been started for the
day. If it has already been run, allow the oil to drain
back down to the sump for at least 10 minutes before
checking. If the oil level is at or below the "add" mark
on the dipstick, add oil to bring the oil level to the "full"
mark. DO NOT OVERFILL. If the oil level is between
the "full" and "add" marks, no oil addition is required.
1. Position the machine on a level surface.
2. Remove the dipstick (Figure 19) and wipe it with
a clean rag.
Figure 19
1. Dipstick
3. Push the dipstick down into the dipstick tube and
make sure that it is seated fully. Pull the dipstick out
and check the oil level.
4. If the oil level is low, remove the oil fill cap
(Figure 20) and gradually add small quantities of oil,
checking the level frequently, until the level reaches
the Full mark on the dipstick.
1. Oil fill cap
5. Install the oil fill cap and close the hood.

Filling the Fuel Tank

Use only clean, fresh diesel fuel or biodiesel fuels with
low (<500 ppm) or ultra low (<15 ppm) sulfur content.
The minimum cetane rating should be 40. Purchase
fuel in quantities that can be used within 180 days to
ensure fuel freshness.
The fuel tank capacity is approximately 11 gallons (42
liters).
Use summer grade diesel fuel (No. 2–D) at
temperatures above 20 degrees F (–7 degrees C) and
winter grade (No. 1-D or No. 1-D/2-D blend) below
that temperature. Use of winter grade fuel at lower
temperatures provides lower flash point and cold flow
characteristics which will ease starting and reduce fuel
filter plugging.
Use of summer grade fuel above 20 degrees F (-7
degrees C) will contribute toward longer fuel pump life
and increased power compared to winter grade fuel.
Biodiesel Ready
This machine can also use a biodiesel blended fuel
of up to B20 (20% biodiesel, 80% petrodiesel). The
petrodiesel portion should be low or ultra low sulfur.
Observe the following precautions:
• The biodiesel portion of the fuel must meet
specification ASTM D6751 or EN14214.
• The blended fuel composition should meet ASTM
D975 or EN590.
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Figure 20