Changing The Engine Oil And Filter - Toro Groundsmaster 3500-G Operator's Manual

Figure 41
1. Position the machine on a level surface and
open the hood.
2. Remove the dipstick
a clean rag. Insert the dipstick into the tube and
make sure that it is seated fully. Remove the
dipstick and check the level-of-the-oil.
Figure 42
1. Dipstick
3. If the oil level is low, remove the filler cap
(Figure 43) and add enough oil to raise the
level-of-the-oil to the Full mark on the dipstick.
Note:
When adding oil, remove the dipstick to
allow proper venting. Pour oil slowly and check
the level-of-the-oil often during this process. Do
not overfill.
Important:
When adding engine oil or filling
oil, there must be clearance between the oil
fill device and the oil fill hole in the valve
cover as shown in
is necessary to permit venting when filling,
which prevents oil from overrunning into the
breather.
(Figure 42) and wipe it with
2. Filler cap
Figure 43. This clearance
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1. Note clearance
4. Install the dipstick firmly in place.
5. Install the oil-fill cap and close the hood.
Changing the Engine Oil
and Filter
Service Interval: After the first 50 hours
Every 200 hours
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1. Remove the drain plug
flow into a drain pan. When the oil stops flowing,
install the drain plug.
1. Engine oil drain plug
2. Remove the oil filter
coat of clean oil to the new filter seal before
installing the filter. Do not overtighten.
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Figure 43
(Figure 44) and let oil
Figure 44
(Figure 45). Apply a light
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