Before Operating; Checking The Crankcase Oil - Toro Reelmaster 2000-D 03431 Operator's Manual

Before Operating

Caution
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone
could accidently start the engine and seriously
injure you or other bystanders.
Before servicing or making adjustments to the
machine, stop the engine and remove the key from
the ignition switch.

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 3.5 qt. with the filter.
Use high-quality engine oil that meets the following
specifications:
API Classification Level Required: CH–4, CI–4 or
higher.
Preferred oil: SAE 15W–40 (above 0_F)
Alternate oil: SAE 10W–30 or 5W–30
(all temperatures)
Toro Premium Engine oil is available from your distributor
in either 15W–40 or 10W–30 viscosity. See the parts
catalog for part numbers.
1. Position machine on a level surface.
2. Remove dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag (Fig. 17).
Insert dipstick into tube and make sure it is seated fully.
Remove dipstick and check level of oil.
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Figure 17
1. Dipstick
3. If oil level is low, remove filler cap (Fig. 18) and add
enough oil to raise level to FULL mark on dipstick.
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1. Filler cap
Note: When adding oil, remove dipstick to allow proper
venting, pour oil slowly and check the level often during
this process. DO NOT OVERFILL.
Important When adding engine oil or filling oil, there
must be clearance between the oil fill device and the oil fill
hole in the valve cover as shown in figure 19. This
clearance is necessary to permit venting when filling, which
prevents oil from overrunning into breather.
4. Install the dipstick firmly in place.
Important
Be sure to keep the engine oil level between
the upper and lower limits on the oil gauge. Engine failure
may occur as a result of over filling or under filling the
engine oil.
Note: After filling or changing oil, start and run the engine
at idle for 30 seconds. Shut engine off. Wait 30 seconds and
check oil level. Add enough oil to raise level to FULL mark
on dipstick.
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Figure 18
Figure 19