Servicing The Engine Oil - Toro 31598 Operator's Manual

6. Clean the dirt-ejection port located in the removable
cover.
7. Remove the rubber outlet valve from the cover, clean
the cavity, and replace the outlet valve.
8. Install the cover orienting the rubber outlet valve in a
downward position - between approximately 5:00 to
7:00 when viewed from the end
9. Secure the latch.

Servicing the Engine Oil

Checking the Engine-Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the
engine-oil level.
The engine is shipped with oil in the crankcase; however,
check the oil level before and after you start the engine the
first time.
The crankcase capacity is 8.04 L (8.5 US qt) with the filter.
Use high-quality engine oil that meets the following
specifications:
•
API Classification Level Required: CH-4, CI-4 or higher.
•
Preferred oil: SAE 15W-40 (above 0°F)
•
Alternate oil: SAE 10W-30 (below 23°F)
Toro Premium Engine Oil is available from your distributor
in either 15W-40 or 10W-30 viscosity. See the parts catalog
for part numbers. Also, refer to the engine owner's manual
(included with the machine) for further recommendations.
Note: The best time to check the engine oil is when the
engine is cool before it has been started for the day. If you
have already run the engine, allow the oil to drain back down
to the sump for at least 10 minutes before checking. If the oil
level is at or below the Add mark on the dipstick, add oil to
bring the oil level to the Full mark. Do not overfill. If the
oil level is between the Full and Add marks, you do not need
to add oil.
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, install it into the
tube, and pull it out again
Note: The oil level should be up to the Full mark.
(Figure 57).
(Figure 59).
1. Oil filter
3. If the oil is below the Low mark, remove the oil-fill
cap and add oil until the level reaches the Full mark
(Figure 60).
Important: Do not overfill.
1. Oil-fill cap
4. Install the oil-fill cap and dipstick.
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Figure 59
2. Dipstick
Figure 60