Servicing The Engine Oil - Toro Groundsmaster 4500-D Operator's Manual

Figure 39
Note: Cleaning the used element is not recommended
due to the possibility of damage to the filter media.
Important: Never attempt to clean the safety filter
(Figure 40). Replace the safety filter after every 3
primary filter services.
1. Air-cleaner safety filter
2. Reset the indicator

Servicing the Engine Oil

Checking the Engine-Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Crankcase oil capacity: approximately 9.5 L (10 US qt)
with the filter.
Oil specification: API classificationCH-4, CI-4, or higher.
Oil viscosity specification:
•
Preferred oil: SAE 15W-40 (above -18°C [0°F])
•
Alternate oil: SAE 10W-30 or 5W-30 (all temperatures)
Note: The engine is shipped with oil in the crankcase;
however, the oil level must be checked before and after
the engine is first started.
Use only high-quality engine oil.
Note: Toro Premium Engine oil is available from your
distributor in either 15W-40 or 10W-30 viscosity. See the
Parts Catalog for part numbers.
Note: Check the engine oil level is before the engine
is run for the day and the engine is cool . If the engine
has already been run: shut off the engine, wait least 10
minutes to allow the oil to drain back down to the sump,
and check the engine oil level. 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
ULL
level is between the F
is required.
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Check the engine-oil level
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Figure 40
(Figure 38) if it shows red.
mark. Do not overfill. If the oil
and A marks, no oil addition
ULL DD
(Figure 41).