Toro Pro Force 44553 Operator's Manual page 28

2. Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly
lower than the opposite side to ensure the oil
drains completely.
3. Shut off 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
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 hole
7. Check the oil level; refer to
Engine-Oil Level (page
Changing the Oil Filter
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
the Oil (page 27).
2. Remove the old filter and wipe the filter-gasket
surface (Figure 26).
(Figure 25).
Figure 25
2. Oil drain hose (Not
included)
(Figure 24).
Checking the
15).
Changing
1. Oil filter
2. Gasket
3. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket
on the replacement filter
4. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter
adapter, turn the oil filter clockwise until the
rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then
tighten the filter an additional 2/3 to 1 turn
(Figure 26).
5. Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new
oil; refer to
6. Run the engine for about 3 minutes, shut off the
engine, and check for oil leaks around the oil
filter.
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7. Check the engine oil level and add oil if needed;
refer to Checking the Engine-Oil Level (page
27).
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Figure 26
3. Adapter
(Figure 26).
Servicing the Engine Oil (page
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27).