Filling The Engine With Oil; Charging The Battery - Toro 20838 Manuel De L'utilisateur

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Filling the Engine with Oil

No Parts Required
Procedure
Important: The machine does not come with oil in the
engine. Before starting the engine, fill the engine with
oil.
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Remove the dipstick
the crankcase capacity of oil into the oil-fill tube.
Note: Max. fill: 0.59 L (20 oz), type: SAE 30 or SAE
10W-30 detergent oil with an API service classification
of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher.
1. The oil level is at its
maximum.
2. The oil level is too
high—remove oil from
the crankcase.
3. Wipe off the dipstick end with a clean cloth.
4. Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube, but do not
screw it in.
5. Remove the dipstick and read the oil level on the
dipstick (Figure 7).
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If the oil level is too low, add a small amount
of oil slowly to the oil-fill tube, and then repeat
(Figure 7) and pour about 3/4 of
Figure 7
3. The oil level is too
low—add oil to the
crankcase.
steps through
correct.
•
If the oil level is too high, drain the excess oil until
the oil level on the dipstick is correct. To drain the
excess oil, refer to
16).
Important: If the oil level in the crankcase is
too low or too high and you run the engine,
you may damage the engine.
6. Install the dipstick securely.
Important: Change the engine oil after the first 5
operating hours ; change it yearly thereafter. Refer
to Changing the Engine Oil (page
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Charging the Battery

No Parts Required
Procedure
Refer to Charging the Battery (page
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5 until the oil level on the dipstick is
Changing the Engine Oil (page
16).
17).