Change The Oil Filter - Toro 74246TE Operator's Manual

Note: Dispose of the used oil at a certified recycling
center.
Figure 40
1. Oil drain valve
5. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil
into the filler cap (Fig. 39). Refer to Servicing the
Engine Oil, page 33.
6. Check the oil level; refer to Checking the Oil Level,
page 33.
7. Slowly add additional oil to bring it to the full mark.

Change the Oil Filter

Replace the oil filter every 200 hours or every other oil
change.
Note: Change the oil filter more frequently when
operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to
Changing/Draining Oil, page 33.
2. Remove the old filter and wipe the filter adapter
(Fig. 41) gasket surface.
3. Pour new oil of the proper type in through the center
hole. Stop pouring when the oil reaches the bottom of
the threads. Allow a minute or two for the oil to be
absorbed by filter material.
4. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on
the replacement filter (Fig. 41).
1
1
1. Oil filter
2. Gasket
m–5624
34
3
2
m–1256
Figure 41
3. Adapter