Servicing The Engine Oil - Toro 72027 Operator's Manual

Servicing the Engine Oil

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
After the first 200 hours—Change the engine
oil and filter.
Every 200 hours—Change the engine oil and
filter if not using Toro Premium Engine Oil, but
any oil meeting API classification CJ-4 or higher
or as stated in Engine-Oil Specifications.
Every 400 hours—Change the engine oil and
filter if using Toro Premium Engine Oil (API
classification CK-4 or higher) (more often in
dirty or dusty conditions).
Yearly—If you operate the machine less than
200 hours, change the engine oil and filter.
Engine-Oil Specifications
The engine ships with oil in the crankcase; however,
check the oil level before and after you first start
the engine. Check the oil level before operating the
machine each day or each time you use the machine.
Crankcase capacity for 25 HP Yanmar Diesel
Engines: 4.7 L (5 US qt) with the filter
Crankcase capacity for 37 HP Yanmar Diesel
Engines: 6.6 L (7 US qt) with the filter
Preferred engine oil: Toro Premium Engine Oil
If using an alternate oil, use high-quality, low-ash
engine oil that meets or exceeds the following
specifications:
•
API service category CJ-4 or higher
•
ACEA service category E6
•
JASO service category DH-2
Important:
Using engine oil other than API
classification CJ-4 or higher, ACEA E6, or JASO
DH-2 may cause the diesel particulate filter to plug
or cause engine damage.
Use the following engine oil viscosity grade:
•
SAE 10W-30 or 5W-30 (all temperatures)
•
SAE 15W-40 (above 0° F)
Note:
Toro Premium Engine oil is available from
your distributor. See the Parts Catalog or contact an
authorized Toro distributor for part numbers.
Checking the Engine-Oil Level
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage the
parking brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Open the hood.
4. Check the engine-oil level as shown in
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