Changing The Engine Oil; Lubricating The Wheel Gears - Toro 20382 Operator's Manual

4. If the air filter is damaged or is wet with oil or fuel,
replace it.
5. If the air filter is dirty, tap it on a hard surface several
times or blow compressed air less than 30 psi (207 kPa)
through the side of the filter that faces the engine.
Do not brush the dirt off the filter; brushing forces
dirt into the fibers.
6. Remove dirt from the air cleaner body and cover using
a moist rag. Do not wipe dirt into the air duct.
7. Install the filter into the air cleaner.
8. Close the cover.

Changing the Engine Oil

Service Interval: After the first 5 hours
Yearly
Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil to warm
it. Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants.
1. Perform the pre-maintenance procedures; refer to
Preparing for Maintenance (page 15).
2. Remove the dipstick.
3. Tip the machine onto its side, with the dipstick down,
to drain the used oil out through the oil-fill tube (Figure
33).
4. After draining the used oil, return the machine to the
normal operating position.
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Figure 33
5. Remove the dipstick and pour about 3/4 of the
crankcase capacity of oil into the oil-fill tube.
Note: Max. fill: 0.58 quart or 18.6 oz. (0.55 l), type:
SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30 detergent oil with an API
service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher.
6. Wipe off the dipstick end with a clean cloth.
7. Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube.
8. Remove the dipstick and read the oil level on the
dipstick (Figure 34).
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If the oil level is too low, add a small amount of
oil slowly to the oil-fill tube, and then repeat steps
6 through 8 until the oil level on the dipstick is
correct.
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If the oil level is too high, drain the excess oil until
the oil level on the dipstick is correct.
Important: If the oil level in the crankcase is
too low or too high and you run the engine,
you may damage the engine.
9. Install the dipstick securely.
10. Recycle the used oil properly.

Lubricating the Wheel Gears

Service Interval: Every 25 hours
1. Wipe the grease fittings just inside the rear wheels with
a clean rag (Figure 35).
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Figure 34