Servicing The Engine Oil - Toro 74279TE Operator's Manual

Installing the Air Filter
1. If installing a new filter, check the filter for shipping
damage. Do not use a damaged filter.
2. Carefully slide the filter into the filter body
Ensure that it is fully seated by pushing on the outer
rim of the filter while installing it.
Important: Do not press on the soft inside area
of the filter.
3. Install the air cleaner cover and secure the latches
(Figure 36).
Figure 36
1. Air filter body
2. Air filter
(Figure 36).
3. Air cleaner cover
4. Latches

Servicing the Engine Oil

Oil Type: High-quality detergent oil classified API Service
CD or higher for diesel engines. Do not use special additives
with recommended oils.
Crankcase Capacity: 3.7 liters (3.9 quarts)
Viscosity: See the table below:
Checking the Engine-Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Note: Check the oil when the engine is cold.
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to
the neutral locked position and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
3. Clean around the oil dipstick
fall into the filler hole and damage the engine.
4. Pull the oil dipstick out and wipe the metal end clean
(Figure 38).
5. Slide the oil dipstick fully into the filler tube. Pull the
dipstick out and look at the metal end
the oil level is low, slowly pour only enough oil into the
fill hole to raise the level to the full mark.
Important: Do not overfill the crankcase with
oil because this may cause engine damage. Do
not run the engine with oil below the low mark
because the engine may be damaged as a result.
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