Changing The Engine Oil - Toro 74942 Operator's Manual

Changing the Engine Oil

Service Interval: Every 100 hours (more often in dirty or
dusty conditions).
Note: Dispose of the used oil at a recycling center.
1. Park the machine so that the rear is slightly lower than
the front to ensure the oil drains completely.
2. Disengage the PTO, move the motion-control levers to
the neutral-locked position and set the parking brake.
3. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position (Figure 47).
Figure 47
4. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil
into the filler tube and slowly add the additional oil to
bring it to the Full mark
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5. Start the engine and drive to a flat area. Check the oil
level again.
Changing the Engine-Oil Filter
Service Interval: Every 200 hours
Note: Change the engine oil filter more frequently when
operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to
Engine Oil (page
2. Change the engine oil filter
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Figure 48
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(Figure 49).