Before Operating; Checking The Engine Oil - Toro 30581 Groundsmaster 580-D Operator's Manual

Warning
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and
flames away from the battery.
5. When batteries are fully charged, disconnect charger
from electrical outlet and battery posts.
6. Install negative (–) cable ends, slide tray back in place,
secure with capscrews and install side panel.
Figure 2
1. Battery tray
2. Tray mounting holes
3. Negative (–) connections

Before Operating

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

Checking the Engine Oil

The engine is shipped with 8.5 qt. (8 l) of oil in the
crankcase. However, check level of oil before and after the
engine is first started.
The engine uses any high quality detergent oil having the
American Petroleum Institute (API) "service classification"
CD. Oil viscosity recommendations are:
4. Positive (+) connections
5. Battery tray mounting
screws
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Ambient Temperature
–20 to 20 F (–28.9 to –6.7 C)
20 to 105 F (–6.7 to 40.6 C)
105 F (40.6 C) and higher
Note: Do not use multi-viscosity oils.
1. Be sure machine is positioned on a level surface.
2. Unlatch hood and raise and prop it open (Fig. 1). Make
sure hood prop is secured in one of the mounting
brackets on hood.
3. Remove dipstick (Fig. 3), wipe with a clean rag, and
insert into tube until fully seated. Remove dipstick from
tube and check oil level. If oil level is low, remove filler
cap (Fig. 4). Add proper type of oil until level is to top
notch on dipstick. Do not overfill.
Figure 3
1. Dipstick
Figure 4
1. Engine oil fill cap
Proper
Viscosity
SAE 10
SAE 30
SAE 40
1
1