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Before Operating
Checking the Crankcase Oil
The engine is shipped with oil in the crankcase; however,
the oil level must be checked before and after the engine is
first started.
Crankcase capacity is approximately 3.2 qt. (3 l) with the
filter.
Use high-quality engine oil that meets the following
specifications:
API Classification Level Required: SJ, SK, SL or
higher.
Preferred oil: SAE 10W–30 (all temperatures)
Alternate oil: SAE 5W–30 (all temperatures)
SAE 30
Toro Premium Engine oil is available from your distributor
in 10W–30 viscosity. See the parts catalog for part
numbers.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, lower the cutting
deck, stop the engine and remove the key from the
ignition switch. Open the hood.
2. Remove the dipstick (Fig. 13), wipe it clean and
reinstall the dipstick. Remove the dipstick and check the
oil level. The oil level should be up to the FULL mark
on the dipstick
Figure 13
1. Dipstick
3. If the oil level is below the FULL mark, remove the fill
cap (Fig. 14) and add oil until it level reaches the FULL
mark on the dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL.
4. Install the oil fill cap and close the hood.
(above 32_F)
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Figure 14
1. Oil fill
Checking the Cooling System
Clean debris off the screen and the radiator/oil cooler daily,
more often if conditions are extremely dusty and dirty;
refer to section on Engine Cooling System.
The cooling system is filled with a 50 / 50 solution of water
and permanent ethylene glycol anti–freeze. Check the level
of the coolant in the expansion tank at the beginning of
each day before starting the engine. The capacity of the
cooling system is 4 qt (3.7 l).
Caution
• If the engine has been running, pressurized hot
coolant can escape when the radiator cap is
removed and cause burns.
1. Check the level of the coolant in the expansion tank
(Fig. 15). The coolant level should be between the
marks on the side of the tank.
Figure 15
1. Expansion tank
2. If coolant level is low, remove expansion tank cap and
replenish the system. DO NOT OVERFILL.
3. Install expansion tank cap.
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