Operation; Checking The Engine Oil Level - Toro 30809 Operator's Manual

Operation

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

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
The engine is shipped with oil in the crankcase; however, the
oil level must be checked before and after the engine is first
started.
Crankcase capacity is approximately 3.3 liters (3.5 quarts)
with the filter.
Note: Toro Premium Engine oil is available from your
distributor in either 15W-40 or 10W-30 viscosity. See the
parts catalog for part numbers.
Note: The best time to check the engine oil is when the
engine is cool before it has been started for the day. If it has
already been run, allow the oil to drain back down to the
sump for at least 10 minutes before checking. If the oil level
is at or below the "add" mark on the dipstick, add oil to bring
the oil level to the "full" mark. DO NOT OVERFILL. If
the oil level is between the "full" and "add" marks, no oil
addition is required.
The engine uses any high-quality 10W-30 detergent oil having
the American Petroleum Institute (API) service classification
SJ, SK, SL, SM, or higher. Choose a viscosity according to
the table in Figure 24.
Figure 24
1. Position the machine on a level surface and open the
hood.
2. Remove the dipstick (Figure 25) and wipe it with a
clean rag. Insert the dipstick into the tube and make
sure it is seated fully. Remove dipstick and check the
level of the oil.
1
2
1. Dipstick
3. If the oil level is low, remove the filler cap (Figure 25)
and add enough oil to raise the level to the Full mark
on the dipstick.
Note: When adding oil, remove dipstick to allow
proper venting. Pour oil slowly and check the level
often during this process. Do not overfill.
Important: When adding engine oil or filling oil,
there must be clearance between the oil fill device
and the oil fill hole in the valve cover as shown in
Figure 26. This clearance is necessary to permit
venting when filling, which prevents oil from
overrunning into the breather.
G016095
1. Note clearance
4. Install the dipstick firmly in place.
5. Install the oil fill cap and close the hood.
22
g021401
Figure 25
2. Filler cap
Figure 26