Changing The Engine Oil And Filter - Toro 30343 Operator's Manual

5. Install the cover orienting the rubber outlet valve in
a downward position – between approximately 5:00
to 7:00 when viewed from the end (Figure 38).
6. Reset indicator (Figure 37) if showing red.
Changing the Engine Oil And
Filter
Service Interval: After the first 50 hours—Change the
oil and oil filter.
Every 200 hours—Change the oil and
oil filter.
If possible, run engine just before changing oil because
warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants
than cold oil.
1. Position machine on a level surface.
2. Open the hood. Set drain pan under the oil pan and
in line with drain plug (Figure 40).
Figure 40
1. Drain plug
3. Clean area around drain plug.
4. Remove oil drain plug and allow oil to flow into
drain pan.
5. Remove and replace oil filter (Figure 41).
6. After oil is drained, reinstall drain plug and wipe up
any oil that is spilled.
7. Fill crankcase with oil; refer to Check Crankcase Oil.
1. Oil filter
37
Figure 41