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Sharimiller
Nov 18, 2009, 04:50 PM
I have a Toro Snow Master 20 snowerblower that you mix the oil & gas when you put it in the tank. Do I use 2-cycle oil?

medic-dan
Nov 18, 2009, 04:55 PM
Yes, use 2 cycle oil. Make sure you mix it to the right ratio.

Sharimiller
Nov 19, 2009, 05:56 AM
I have a Toro Snow Master 20 snowblower. I will use 2 cycle oil in it; but can you tell me the ratio of gas to oil I should use, please?

crigby
Nov 19, 2009, 08:14 AM
Hi,
Quality name-brand oils are always recommended and the ratio will depend on the particular blend. Most are blended for 40:1 or 50:1, though there may still be a few 32:1 blends out there. Nowadays they are usually sold in bottles that contain enough oil for a certain amount of gas, e.g. 1 gallon, 2 1/2 gallons, etc.
Simply pick the name brand you want i.e. Toro (which ic Lawn-Boy), Stihl, Echo, Husqvarna, etc. and the package size appropriate for you fuel container.
Peace,
Clarke

KUXJ
Nov 19, 2009, 08:36 AM
Hi! Sharimiller, welcome to AMHD :)

2-cycle engines built before 1990 used a 32:1 ratio, after 1990 it went to 50:1.

Have you looked at the fuel tank cap?
After a certain year the manufacturer's molded the ratio #'s into the cap, there may also be a decal on your unit that will state the ratio.

This will tell you where to look, click on Snowthrower at bottom left: Toro Locate Model and Serial Number (https://homeownersolutions.toro.com/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=214&PageID=240&cached=true&mode=2&userID=19461)

If the ratio is not on the label, write down the Model, and Serial #'s, and go here to download a manual from the Toro site :
Toro Product Information Center (https://homeownersolutions.toro.com/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=214&PageID=0&cached=true&mode=2&userID=19461)

This shows how to mix a 50:1 ratio:
OneCARE SMARTManuals (http://216.213.143.2/ProAuthor/ManProc.cfm?ManualID=496&ProcID=20286)

K

Sharimiller
Nov 21, 2009, 06:36 AM
What ratio of oil to gas do I use in a Toro Snow Master 20 snow blower?

Perito
Nov 21, 2009, 07:34 AM
Look here for Toro parts and owners manuals:

Toro - Lawn Mowers, Golf & Grounds Equipment, Commercial Landscape, Irrigation (http://www.toro.com/index.html#)

1SlipperyDick
Dec 31, 2009, 05:58 PM
Those old SnowMaster 20's use a 32:1 ratio. Use whatever oil they have at the hardware store. It'll run forever... It already has. I have one. It will eat whatever crap you pour into it and say "thank you".

1SlipperyDick
Dec 31, 2009, 06:00 PM
Remember... I AM talking about 2 cycle oil. It just needs to be any 2 cycle oil. The junk I use is for boat motors.