Before Operating; Checking The Crankcase Oil - Toro 08884 Operator's Manual

Before Operating

Caution
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone
could accidently start the engine and seriously
injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect
the wire from the spark plug before you do any
maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not
accidentally contact the spark plug.

Checking the Crankcase Oil

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 1–3/4 US quarts
(1.66 l) with the filter.
Use high-quality engine oil that meets the following
specifications:
API Classification Level Required: SJ, SK, SL or
higher.
Preferred oil: SAE 30 (above 40 degrees F)
1. Position the machine on a level surface.
2. Pivot the seat rearward.
3. Pull out the dipstick (Fig. 4) and wipe it with a clean
rag. Insert the dipstick into the tube and make sure that
it is seated fully. Remove the dipstick from the tube and
check the oil level. If the oil level is low, remove the
filler cap from the valve cover and add enough oil to
raise the level to the FULL mark on the dipstick.
Important Be sure to keep the engine oil level between
the upper and lower limits on the oil gauge. Engine failure
may occur as a result of over filling or under filling the
engine oil.
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1. Dipstick
4. Install the dipstick firmly in place.
Important
The dipstick must be fully seated in the tube
to provide proper sealing of the engine crankcase. Failure
to seal the crankcase may result in engine damage.
5. Install the engine cover.
Important Check the oil level every 8 operating hours
or daily. Initially, change the oil and filter after the first 8
hours of operation; thereafter, under normal conditions,
change the oil and filter every 50 hours. However, change
the oil more frequently when the engine is operated in
extremely dusty or dirty conditions.
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Figure 4
2. Filler cap