Servicing The Engine Oil - Toro Workman 07235 Operator's Manual

Servicing the Engine Oil

Service Interval: After the first 25 hours
Every 100 hours (Change the oil twice as
often during special operating conditions; refer
to Maintaining the Machine under Special
Operating Conditions (page
Note:
Change the oil more frequently when operating
conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Note:
Dispose of the used engine oil and oil filter at a
certified recycling center.
Engine-Oil Specifications
Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SL or higher)
Crankcase Capacity: 1.4 L (1.5 US qt) when the
filter is changed
Viscosity: See the table below.
Figure 34
Checking the Engine-Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
4. Raise the cargo bed.
5. Use a rag to clean around the oil dipstick and fill
cap (Figure 35) so that dirt cannot fall into the
dipstick tube or oil-filler neck and damage the
engine.
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Figure 35
1. Oil dipstick (loop down)
6. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean
35).
7. Slide the dipstick into the dipstick tube and
ensure that fully seats
8. Pull the dipstick out and look at the end.
9. If the oil level is low, remove the filler cap and
add the specified oil into the filler neck to raise
the level up to Full mark on the dipstick.
Note:
Add the oil slowly and check the oil level
often during this process. Do not overfill the
engine with oil.
10. Install the filler cap
11. Install the oil dipstick and firmly seat it
35).
Important:
Make sure that the loop end of
the oil dipstick is pointing down.
12. Lower the cargo bed.
Changing the Engine Oil
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Start the machine and let the engine run for a
few minutes.
4. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
5. Raise the cargo bed and secure it with the prop
rod.
6. Disconnect the negative battery cable; refer to
Disconnecting the Battery (page
7. Place a drain pan under the drain plug
36).
2. Fill cap (filler neck)
(Figure
(Figure 35).
(Figure 35).
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41).
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