Before Operating; Checking The Crankcase Oil; Filling The Fuel Tank - Toro 03422 Operator's Manual

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Figure 19
1. Battery
2. Positive (+) batter cable

Before Operating

Caution
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone
could accidently start the engine and seriously
injure you or other bystanders.
Before servicing or making adjustments to the
machine, stop the engine and remove the key from
the ignition switch.

Checking the Crankcase Oil

Important Check the oil level every 5 operating hours
or daily. Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation.
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 3 qts. (2.8 l) with the
filter.
The engine uses any high-quality 10W30 detergent oil
having the American Petroleum Institute (API) "service
classification" CD.
1. Position the machine on a level surface.
2. Remove the dipstick (Fig. 20) and wipe it with a clean
rag. Push the dipstick down into the dipstick tube and
make sure it is seated fully. Pull the dipstick out and
check the oil level.
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3. Negative (–) battery cable
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Figure 20
1. Dipstick
3. If the oil level is low, remove the oil fill cap (Fig. 21)
and gradually add small quantities of oil, checking the
level frequently, until the level reaches the FULL mark
on the dipstick.
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Figure 21
1. Oil fill cap

Filling the Fuel Tank

The engine runs on No. 2 diesel fuel.
The fuel tank capacity is approximately 6.5 gallons.
Danger
Under certain conditions, diesel fuel and fuel
vapors are highly flammable and explosive. A fire
or explosion from fuel can burn you and others
and can cause property damage.
Use a funnel and fill the fuel tank outdoors, in
an open area, when the engine is off and is cold.
Wipe up any fuel that spills.
Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add fuel
to the fuel tank until the level is 1 in. (25 mm)
below the bottom of the filler neck. This empty
space in the tank allows the fuel to expand.
Never smoke when handling fuel, and stay away
from an open flame or where fuel fumes may be
ignited by a spark.
Store fuel in a clean, safety-approved container
and keep the cap in place.