Toro 38583, 38584 owner manual Mixing Gasoline and Oil, Filling the Fuel Tank, Starting the Engine

Mixing Gasoline and Oil

This snowthrower uses a 50:1 gasoline-to-oil mixture. Use Toro 50:1 2-Cycle Oil (Fuel Stabilizer Added) or an equivalent high-grade, NMMA TCW III-certified 2-cycle oil.

Important: To prevent engine damage, do not use automotive oil (such as SAE 30 or 10W30) or fuel mixed at the wrong gasoline-to-oil ratio.

1.Pour a half US gallon (1.9 liters) of fresh, unleaded gasoline into an approved fuel container.

2.Add 2-cycle oil to the gasoline according to the chart below (Figure 8).

Filling the Fuel Tank

Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded gasoline (Figure 9).

Figure 9

1. 1/4 inch (6 mm)

Figure 8

50:1 Gasoline-to-Oil Ratio Mixing Chart

Gasoline		Oil
1.5 US gallons (5.7 liters)		4.0 ounces (120 ml)
2	US gallons (7.6 liters)	5.2 ounces (160 ml)
3	US gallons (11.4 liters)	8.0 ounces (240 ml)

3.Install the cap on the fuel container.

4.Shake the container to mix the gasoline and oil thoroughly.

5.Slowly remove the cap and add the remaining amount of gasoline.

Note: Do not mix gasoline and oil in the fuel tank. Oil at room temperature mixes easier and more thoroughly than cold oil. Oil below 32°F (0°C) requires additional mixing.

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.

Starting the Engine

1.Turn the ignition key clockwise to the On position (Figure 10).

Figure 10

2. Move the choke lever to the right (Figure 11).

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