Filling The Crankcase With Oil - Toro 22196 Operator's Manual

1. Discharge door handle
2. Since the plug is slightly wider than the discharge
tunnel opening, rotate the plug clockwise slightly
while inserting it (Figure 5).
Note: Ensure that the arrow on the plug decal
points upward.
3. Push the plug all the way in until the spring clip on
the bottom of the plug clicks into place, locking the
plug securely into the discharge tunnel (Figure 6).
1. Spring clip
4. Release the discharge door handle to lock the top
of the plug.
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Filling the Crankcase with Oil

No Parts Required
Procedure
The engine crankcase is shipped without oil. The
engine crankcase can hold 22 ounces (0.65 liters) of oil.
Use only high-quality SAE 10W-30 weight detergent oil
that has the American Petroleum Institute (API) service
classification SH, SJ, or equivalent.
Figure 5
2. Plug, rotated clockwise
Figure 6
Before each use, ensure that the oil level is between
the lower limit and upper limit marks on the dipstick
(Figure 7).
1. Dipstick
2. Upper limit mark
Note: When the crankcase is empty, pour about 3/4
of the crankcase capacity of oil in the crankcase, then
follow the procedure in this section.
1. Move the mower to a level surface.
2. Clean around the dipstick (Figure 7).
3. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap
counterclockwise and pulling it out.
4. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
5. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck (but do not
rotate the cap clockwise to secure it), then remove
it.
6. Read the oil level on the dipstick.
7. If the oil level reading is below the lower limit mark
on the dipstick, remove the dipstick and slowly pour
only enough oil into the filler hole to raise the oil
level to the upper limit mark on the dipstick.
Important: Do not overfill the crankcase with
oil and run the engine; engine damage will
result. Drain the excess oil until the oil level
reaches the upper limit mark on the dipstick.
8. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and rotate the
cap clockwise until it is tight.
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Figure 7
3. Lower limit mark