Changing The Engine Oil Filter - Toro 74280TE Operator's Manual

Note: Dispose of the used oil at a recycling
center.
Adding Engine Oil
1. Tilt the seat forward and remove the front
engine panel (Figure 38).
Figure 38
1. Front engine panel
2. Remove the oil filler cap and the dipstick
(Figure 39).
Figure 39
1. Engine
3. To add oil to the engine, locate and use a hose
and funnel for adding oil.
4. Add oil slowly, checking the level with the
dipstick frequently until the level reaches the
upper hole on the dipstick. For the correct
oil type and viscosity to use in different
temperature conditions, refer to Servicing the
Engine Oil in Engine Maintenance, page 35, ).
2. Knob
2. Oil ll cap
Important: Add the oil very slowly and
do not block the opening of the filler hole
(Figure 40). If you add oil too fast or block
the hole, the oil could back up and foul the
air intakes, causing engine damage.
Figure 40
1. Note the clearance left in the ller opening.
5. Replace the dipstick and install the front engine
panel.
6. Start the engine and run it at idle for 5 minutes.
7. Shut off the engine.
8. Wait 3 minutes and check the oil level.
9. Add oil, if required, to bring the level to the
upper hole on the dipstick.
10. Replace the dipstick and , filler cap, and the
front engine panel.
11. Check for leaks.
Important: Do not overfill the crankcase
with oil because this may cause engine
damage.

Changing the Engine Oil Filter

Replace the oil filter after the first 50 operating
hours and then every 200 operating hours
thereafter.
1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to
Changing the Engine Oil.
Place a drip pan beneath the oil drip tray to
receive oil from the oil filter and oil passages
in the engine.
2. Turn the filter counterclockwise to remove it
(Figure 42 and Figure 42).
Note: Dispose of the oil filter properly.
Recycle in accordance with local codes.
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