Before Operating; Checking The Engine Oil; Filling The Fuel Tank - Toro 04383 Operator's Manual

Before Operating

Checking the Engine Oil

The engine uses any high-quality detergent oil having the
American Petroleum Institute (API) service classification
of CD, CE, CF or CF-4 or CG-4 or higher. The
recommended viscosity (weight) is SAE 10W30.
The engine is shipped with 3.5 quarts (w/ filter) (3.3 l) of
oil in the crankcase; however, the level of oil must be
checked before and after the engine is first started.
1. Position the machine on a level surface.
2. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag
(Fig. 23). Push the dipstick into the tube and make sure
it is seated fully. Remove the dipstick from the tube and
check the level of oil. If the oil level is low, remove the
filler cap from the valve cover and slowly add enough
oil to raise the level to the Full mark on the dipstick.
Add the oil slowly and check the level often during this
process. Do not overfill.
Important
Make sure that the dipstick is removed
while filling the engine with oil.When adding engine oil or
filling oil, there must be clearance between the oil fill
device and the oil fill hole in the valve cover as shown in
figure 22. This clearance is necessary to permit venting
when filling, which prevents oil from overrunning into
breather.
Figure 22
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Figure 23
1. Dipstick
3. Replace the dipstick.
4. Start and run the engine at idle for 30 seconds, then shut
the engine off. Wait 30 seconds, then repeat steps 2–3.
Important
Check the level of oil every 8 operating
hours or daily. Change the oil and filter initially after the
first 50 hours of operation, thereafter 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.
5. Install the filler cap and dipstick firmly in place.

Filling the Fuel Tank

The engine runs on No. 2 diesel fuel.
The fuel tank capacity is approximately 6 gallons (22.7 l).
1. Clean the area around the fuel tank cap (Fig. 24).
Figure 24
1. Fuel tank cap
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2. Filler cap
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