Servicing The Engine Oil - Toro 75969TE Operator's Manual

Installing the Filters
Important:
To prevent engine damage, always
operate the engine with both air filters and the
cover installed.
1. If installing new filters, check each filter for
shipping damage.
Note:
Do not use a damaged filter.
2. If the secondary filter is being replaced, carefully
slide it into the filter body
3. Carefully slide the primary filter over the
secondary filter (Figure
4. Ensure that it is fully seated by pushing on the
outer rim of the filter while installing it.
Important:
Do not press on the soft inside
area of the filter.
5. Install the air-cleaner cover with the breather cap
down, and rotate so that the retaining clamps
lock the cover in place
(Figure 52).
52).
(Figure 52).

Servicing the Engine Oil

Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SG, SH, SJ, or
higher)
Oil Capacity: with a filter change, 1.9 L (64 oz); with
no filter change, 1.7 L (57 oz)
Viscosity: See the table below.
Note:
Use of multi-grade oils (5W-20, 10W-30, or
10W-40) increase oil consumption. Check the oil level
more frequently when using them.
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 from 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
the engine may be damaged.
1. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move
the motion-control levers to the N
position, 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
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Figure 53
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