Toro Pro Force 44554 Operator's Manual page 20

Checking the Engine Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Note: The best time to check the engine oil is when the
engine is cool before it has been started for the day. If it has
already been run, allow the oil to drain back down to the
sump for at least 10 minutes before checking. If the oil level is
at or below the A mark on the dipstick, add oil to bring the
DD
oil level to the F mark. Do not overfill. If the oil level is
ULL
between the F and A
ULL DD
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
3. Clean around the oil dipstick
cannot fall into the filler hole and damage the engine.
Figure 16
1. Oil dipstick
4. Unscrew the oil dipstick and wipe the end clean
16).
5. Slide the oil dipstick fully into the filler tube, but do not
thread it onto the tube
6. Pull the dipstick out and look at the metal end. If the
oil level is low, slowly pour only enough oil into the
filler tube to raise the level to the F
Important: Do not overfill the crankcase with oil
and run the engine. Engine damage can result.
Changing the Oil
Service Interval: Every 100 hours
1. Start the engine and let it run 5 minutes. This warms
the oil so that it drains better.
2. Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly lower
than the opposite side to ensure that the oil drains
completely.
3. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
4. Place a pan below the drain. Rotate the oil drain valve
to allow the oil to drain
marks, no oil addition is required.
(Figure 16) so that dirt
2. Filler tube
(Figure 16).
mark.
ULL
(Figure 17).
Note: A hose may be inserted onto the drain valve to
direct the oil flow. The hose is not included with the
machine.
5. When the oil has drained completely, close the drain
valve.
Note: Dispose of the used oil at a recycling center.
1. Oil drain valve
6. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil
into the filler tube
7. Check the oil level; refer to
Level (page
8. Slowly add the additional oil to bring it to the Full
mark.
Changing the Oil Filter
(Figure
Service Interval: Every 200 hours
Note: Change the oil filter more frequently when the
operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to
Oil (page
2. Remove the old filter and wipe the filler adapter gasket
surface (Figure
1. Oil filter
2. Adapter gasket
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Figure 17
2. Oil drain hose (Not
included)
(Figure 16).
Checking the Engine Oil
20).
20).
18).
Figure 18
3. Adapter
Changing the