Operation; Checking The Engine Oil Level; Adding Fuel - Toro 31202 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.
The crankcase capacity is 5.2 liters (5.5 quarts) with the filter.
Use high-quality engine oil that meets the following
specifications:
•
API Classification Level Required: CJ-4 or higher.
•
Preferred oil: SAE 15W-40 (above 0°F)
•
Alternate oil: SAE 10W-30 or 5W-30 (all temperatures)
Important: Using non CJ-4 or higher oil will cause
DPF plugging and damage the engine.
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
additional oil is required.
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Open the hood.
3. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, install the dipstick
into the tube, and pull it out again. The oil level should
be between the full and add marks
1. Dipstick

Adding Fuel

Use only clean, fresh diesel fuel with ultra low (<15 ppm)
sulfur content meeting ASTM D975 or EN590 specifications.
The minimum cetane rating should be 40. Purchase fuel in
quantities that can be used within 180 days to ensure fuel
freshness.
Fuel tank capacity:51.1iters (13.5 US gallons)
Use summer grade diesel fuel (No. 2-D) at temperatures
above -7° C (20° F) 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 -7° C (20° F) will contribute
(Figure 9).
toward longer fuel pump life and increased power compared
to winter grade fuel.
Important: Do not use kerosene or gasoline instead of
diesel fuel. Failure to observe this caution will damage
the engine.
Fuel is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term
exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and
illness.
• Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
• Keep face away from nozzle and fuel tank or
• Keep fuel away from eyes and skin.
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Figure 9
4. If the oil level is low, remove the fill cap
add oil until it is between the full and add marks. Do
not overfill.
5. Install the oil fill cap and dipstick.
6. Close the hood and secure it with the latches.
WARNING
conditioner opening.
2. Oil fill cap
(Figure 9) and