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Changing the Engine Oil
Service Interval: After the first 50 hours/Monthly
(whichever comes first)—Change the oil.
Every 100 hours/Every 6 months (whichever comes
first)—Change the oil.
Every 25 hours—Change the oil when operated under
heavy loads or in high temperatures.
Yearly or before storage—Change the oil.
Draining the Engine Oil
1. Start the engine and let it run five minutes; refer to
Starting the Engine (page 13).
Note: This warms the oil so it drains better.
2. Place a drain pan, with a 1.9 L (2 US qt) capacity or
greater, under the oil-drain port of the engine (Figure
25).
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1. Drain port
2. Washer
3. Drain plug
3. Remove the drain plug and washer, and drain the oil
(Figure 25).
4. When the oil has drained completely, install the drain
plug with a new washer, and wipe up any spilled oil
(Figure 25).
Figure 25
4. Drain pan
5. Oil cap/dipstick
Note: Dispose of the used oil at a certified recycling
center.
Filling the Engine Crankcase with Oil
Important: Use 4-stroke motor oil that meets or exceeds
the requirements for API service category SJ or later (or
equivalent). Always check the API service label on the
oil container to be sure it includes the SJ or later (or
equivalent).
Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine
damage. This type of damage is not covered by warranty.
Do not overfill the crankcase with oil because the engine
may be damaged.
Note: SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general use.
Other viscosities shown in the chart may be used when the
average temperature in your area is within the indicated range.
Crankcase oil capacity: 0.85 L (0.61 US qt)
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-20
-10
1. Oil viscosity range for ambient operating temperatures
Toro Premium Engine Oil is available from your Authorized
Toro Dealer.
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1. Remove the oil cap/dipstick (Figure 27).
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30
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Figure 26
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