Toro 38282, 38272 manual Operation, Filling the Fuel Tank, Checking the Engine Oil Level

Operation

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

DANGER

Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others.

•To prevent a static charge from igniting the gasoline, place the container and/or machine on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on an object.

•Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold. Wipe up spills.

•Do not handle gasoline when smoking or around an open flame or sparks.

•Store gasoline in an approved fuel container, out of the reach of children.

•Do not tip the machine either forward or backward with fuel in the fuel tank; otherwise, fuel may leak out of the machine.

Filling the Fuel Tank

Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded gasoline having an octane rating at or near 87 from a major name-brand service station (Figure 12).

Figure 12

1.1/2 inch (13 mm)

Important: Do not add oil to the gasoline.

Important: Do not use E85 or E20 fuel. Alternative fuels with high alcohol content can cause hard starting, poor engine performance, and may cause internal engine damage.

Note: For best results, purchase only the quantity of gasoline that you expect to use in 30 days. Otherwise,

you may add fuel stabilizer to newly purchased gasoline to keep it fresh for up to 6 months.

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the engine oil level and add oil if necessary.

1.Ensure that the fuel tank is not overfilled (refer to Figure 12) and that the fuel cap is securely in place.

2.Move the machine to a level surface.

3.Clean around the oil fill cap (Figure 11).

4.Unscrew the oil fill cap and remove it.

5.Wipe the dipstick on the oil fill cap with a clean cloth.

6.Insert, but do not screw in, the oil fill cap into the oil fill hole.

7.Remove the oil fill cap and check the dipstick.

8.To determine the proper oil level on the dipstick, refer to Figure 13.

	Figure 13
1. The oil level is at its	3. The oil level is too
maximum.	low—add oil to the
	crankcase.

2.The oil level is too high—remove oil from the crankcase.

9.If the oil level is low, slowly pour oil into the oil fill hole. Wait 3 minutes, then check the oil level on the dipstick by wiping the dipstick clean and then inserting, but not screwing in, the oil fill cap into the hole.

Note: You may tip the machine forward (handle up) a little to make adding oil easier. Remember to return the machine to the operating position before checking the oil level.

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