Servicing The Engine Oil - Toro 74280TE Operator's Manual

Important: Do not press on the soft
inside area of the filter.
4. Install the air cleaner cover with the side
indicated as UP facing up and secure the
latches (Figure 35).
5. Install the front engine panel.

Servicing the Engine Oil

Change oil after the first 50 operating hours and
then every 150 operating hours thereafter.
Oil Type: High-quality detergent oil classified "API
Service CF or CF-4" or higher for diesel engines.
Do not use special additives with recommended
oils.
Crankcase Capacity: 3.5 quarts (3.3 liters)
Viscosity: See the table below.
Figure 36
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Note: Check the oil when the engine is cold.
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control
levers to the neutral locked position and set
the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Clean around the oil dipstick (Figure 37) so
dirt cannot fall into the filler hole and damage
the engine.
4. Pull the oil dipstick out and wipe the metal end
clean (Figure 37).
5. Slide the oil dipstick fully into the tube. Pull
the dipstick out and look at the metal end
(Figure 37). If the oil level is low, slowly pour
only enough oil into the fill hole to raise the
level to the full mark.
Important: Do not overfill the crankcase
with oil because this may cause engine
damage. Do not run the engine with oil
below the low mark because the engine
may be damaged as a result.
Figure 37
1. Oil dipstick
2. Metal end
Changing the Engine Oil
1. Start the engine and let it run for five minutes.
This warms the oil so it drains better.
2. Park the machine on a level surface.
3. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control
levers to the neutral locked position and set
the parking brake.
4. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
5. Place a pan below the oil drain. Remove the
drain plug and let the oil drain completely
(Figure 41).
6. Remove the oil filler cap from the top of the
engine (Figure 39). This will help the oil to
drain.
7. Install the drain plug and tighten it to
25-1/2 ft-lb (35 N•m).
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3. Right side of machine