Servicing The Engine Oil - Toro 72542TE Operator's Manual

Note:
Avoid knocking the filter into the side of
the body.
7. Remove the inner filter only to replace it.
Inspecting the Filters
1. Inspect the safety filter. If it is dirty, replace both
the safety and primary filters.
Important:
Do not attempt to clean the
safety filter. If the safety filter is dirty, then
the primary filter is damaged.
2. Inspect the primary filter for damage by looking
into the filter while shining a bright light on the
outside of the filter. If the primary filter is dirty,
bent, or damaged, replace it.
Note:
Holes in the filter appear as bright spots.
Do not clean the primary filter.
Installing the Filters
Important:
To prevent engine damage, always
operate the engine with both air filters and the
cover installed.
1. If you are installing new filters, check each filter
for shipping damage.
Note:
Do not use a damaged filter.
2. If you are replacing the inner filter, carefully slide
it into the filter body
3. Carefully slide the primary filter over the safety
filter (Figure 49).
Note:
Ensure that the primary filter is fully
seated by pushing on the 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 breather cap
down, and rotate so that the retaining clamps
lock the cover in place
5. Close the engine guard; refer to
Engine Guard and Guard Extension (page
(Figure 49).
(Figure 49).
Closing the

Servicing the Engine Oil

Engine-Oil Specifications
Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SJ or higher)
Engine Oil Capacity: 2.1 L (71 fl oz) with the filter;
1.8 L (61 fl oz) without the filter
Viscosity: Refer to the table below.
Checking the Engine-Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Note:
Check the oil when the engine is cold.
WARNING
Contact with hot surfaces may cause personal
injury.
Keep your hands, feet, face, clothing and
other body parts away the muffler and other
hot surfaces.
Important:
Do not overfill the crankcase with oil
because damage to the engine may result. Do not
run engine with oil below the low mark because
27).
the engine may be damaged.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the 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. Check the engine-oil level as shown in
51).
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