Changing The Engine Oil; Adjusting The Discharge Chute Latch - Toro Power Max 726 OE Operator's Manual

3. Remove the pipe plug from the gearbox.
4. Check the oil level in the gearbox. The oil should be
9.5 mm ( 3/8 inch) below the filler opening.
5. If the oil level is low, add GL-5 or GL-6, SAE 85-95
EP transmission oil to the gearbox until the point of
overflow.
Note: Do not use synthetic oil.
6. Install the pipe plug in the gearbox.

Changing the Engine Oil

Service Interval: After the first 5 hours—Change the engine
oil.
Every 25 hours/Yearly (whichever comes
first)—Change the engine oil.
If possible, run the engine just before changing the oil because
warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants.
Use automotive detergent oil with an API service classification
of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher. Refer to your engine owner's
manual.
Use Figure 42 below to select the best oil viscosity for the
outdoor temperature range expected:
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Figure 41
Figure 42
Engine Oil Capacities
Model
38813
1. Clean the area around the oil drain cap
1. Oil drain cap
2. Slide an oil drain pan under the drain extension and
remove the oil drain cap.
3. Drain the oil.
Note: Dispose of the used oil properly at a local
recycling center.
4. Install the oil drain cap.
5. Fill the crankcase with oil. Refer to
with Oil (page 9).
Adjusting the Discharge Chute
Latch
If the discharge chute does not lock into the desired position
or does not unlock so that you can move it to another
position, adjust the discharge chute latch.
1. Loosen the clamp fastener on the chute support plate
until the cable is free.
1. Cable conduit
2. Cable clamp
22
Engine Oil Capacity
0.50 L (17 oz)
(Figure
Figure 43
5 Filling the Engine
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Figure 44
3. Clamp fastener
43).
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