Servicing The Engine Oil - Toro 74262TE Operator's Manual

Installing the Filters
Important: To prevent engine damage,
always operate the engine with both air filters
and cover installed.
1. If installing new filters, check each filter for
shipping damage. Do not use a damaged filter.
2. If the safety filter is being replaced, carefully
slide it into the filter body (Figure 35).
3. Carefully slide the primary filter over the safety
filter (Figure 35).
Note: Ensure that the primary filter is fully
seated by pushing on its outer rim while
installing it.
Important: Do not press on the soft
inside area of the filter.
4. Install the air cleaner cover with the side
indicated as up facing upward and secure the
latches (Figure 35).

Servicing the Engine Oil

Change the engine oil after every 100 operating
hours.
Note: Change the oil more frequently when the
operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SF, SG or SH)
Crankcase Capacity: w/filter, 67 oz. (2 l)
Viscosity: See the table below.
Figure 36
Checking the Engine Oil Level
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Disengage the PTO, turn the ignition key to
off, and remove the key.
3. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving
the operating position and then chock or block
tires.
4. Clean around the oil dipstick (Figure 37) so
that dirt cannot fall into the filler hole and
damage the engine.
Figure 37
1. Oil dipstick
5. Unscrew the oil dipstick and wipe the end
clean (Figure 37).
6. Slide the oil dipstick fully into the filler tube,
but do not thread onto tube (Figure 37).
7. 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
Full mark.
Important: Do not overfill the crankcase
with oil and run the engine; engine damage
can result.
Changing the Oil
1. Start the engine and let it run five minutes.
This warms the oil so it drains better.
2. Park the machine so that the drain side is
slightly lower than the opposite side to ensure
the oil drains completely.
3. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
4. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
5. Place a pan below the drain. Rotate oil drain
valve to allow oil to drain (Figure 38).
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2. Filler tube