Adjusting The Valve Clearance - Toro 4045 Operator's Manual

Changing the Engine Oil
Service Interval: Every 250 hours
1. Park the machine on a level surface, stop the engine,
and remove the ignition key.
WARNING
Allow the engine and oil to cool before
draining the oil. Hot oil may cause serious
injury.
2. Ensure that the drain hose
pulled up and the end of the hose is placed in a drain
pan.
Figure 124
1. Drain hose
3. Open the drain valve
4. Drain the oil into the drain pan.
5. When the oil stops, close the drain valve
6. Place the drain hose back into the original position
(Figure 124).
7. Change the engine oil filter; refer to
Engine-oil Filter (page
8. Remove the oil-fill cap from the filler neck by pulling
the cap upward.
(Figure 124) is carefully
2. Drain valve
(Figure 124).
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Changing the
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1. Filler neck
2. Oil-fill cap
Note: Use a funnel with a flexible, attached hose to
direct the engine oil into the engine.
9. Fill the crankcase with approximately 7.5 L (7.9 US
qt) of the specified engine oil; refer to
Engine Oil and Filter (page
10. Install the oil-fill cap.
11. Start the engine, run it at idle for about 2 minutes, and
check for oil leaks.
12. Stop the engine and remove the key.
13. Wait for 2 or 3 minutes and check the oil level; refer to
Checking the Engine-oil Level (page

Adjusting the Valve Clearance

Service Interval: After the first 250 hours
Every 2,000 hours
Refer to the engine owner's manual, which is included with
the machine, for the adjustment procedure.
If you cannot adjust the valve clearance, contact your
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Authorized Toro Service Dealer.
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Figure 125
3. Funnel
Servicing the
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