Before Operating; Check The Engine Oil; Fill The Gas Tank - Toro greensmaster 3100 Operator's Manual

Before Operating

Check the Engine Oil

The engine is shipped with 1.7 liter (with filter) of oil
in the crankcase; however, the level of oil must be
checked 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 from the valve cover and add enough oil to
raise the level to the FULL mark on the dipstick.
1. Dipstick
2. Fill Cap
3. The engine uses any high-quality detergent oil
having the American Petroleum Institute —
API—service classification SC, SD, SE, SF or
SG. Recommended viscosity (weight) is SAE
30.
4. Pour the oil into the 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
and filter after the first 8 hours of operation; after
that—under normal conditions—change the oil
after every 50 hours and the filter after every 100
hours. However, change the oil more often when
you operate the engine in extremely dusty or
dirty conditions.
5. Install the dipstick firmly in place.
Figure 8

Fill the Gas Tank

Because gasoline is flammable, use caution when
storing or handling lt. Do not fill the fuel tank
while the engine is running, or 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 1 inch 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 the engine fuel system damage could result.
1. Fill the gasoline tank to the bottom of the filler
neck. DO NOT OVERFILL. Install the cap and
tighten it securely in place.
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