Servicing The Engine Oil - Toro 74806 Operator's Manual

C. Soak the element in new engine oil.
(Figure 21). Squeeze the element to remove
excess oil.
Important: Replace the foam
element if it is torn or worn.
Figure 21
1. Foam element
2. Paper Element
A. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to
remove dust and dirt (Figure 22).
B. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film,
and damage to the rubber seal.
Important: Never clean the paper
element with pressurized air or liquids,
such as solvent, gas, or kerosene.
Replace the paper element if it
is damaged or cannot be cleaned
thoroughly.
Figure 22
1. Paper element
Cleaning the Cooling System
Clean the air intake screen from grass and debris
before each use.
Clean the cooling fins and engine shrouds every
300 hours or yearly, whichever comes first.
2. Oil
2. Rubber seal
1. Disengage the blade control switch and move
the control levers to the neutral locked position
and apply the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Remove the air intake screen, cylinder covers,
and fan housing.
4. Clean debris and grass from the parts.
5. Install the air intake screen, cylinder covers,
and fan housing.
Figure 23
1. Air intake screen
2. Fan housing

Servicing the Engine Oil

Change the oil after the first 8 operating hours and
every 100 operating hours thereafter.
Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SC, SD, SE,
SF, SG, or SH)
Crankcase Capacity: with filter, 51 ounce (1.5 l)
Viscosity: See the table below.
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3. Cylinder cover
4. Cylinder cover