Changing The Engine Oil - Toro Super Recycler 20382 Operator's Manual

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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 207 kPa (30 psi)
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. Install 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
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
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Figure 34
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Figure 35
4. After draining the used oil, return the machine to the
normal operating position.
5. Remove the dipstick and pour about 3/4 of the
crankcase capacity of oil into the oil-fill tube.
Note: Max. fill: 0.55 L (18.6 oz), 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
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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
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.
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9. Install the dipstick securely.
10. Recycle the used oil properly.
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(Figure 36).
Figure 36
8 until the oil level on the dipstick is
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