Cutting Blade - Toro 71223 Operator's Manual

5. Screw the oil dipstick fully onto the filler tube
(Fig. 30). Unscrew the dipstick again and look at
the metal end. If oil level is low, slowly pour
only enough oil into the filler tube to raise the
level to the "FULL" mark.
IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the crankcase
with oil because the engine may be damaged.
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Figure 30
1. Oil dipstick
2. Metal end
Changing/Draining Oil
1. Start the engine and let it run five minutes. This
warms the oil so it drains better.
2. Park the machine so that the right front side is
slightly lower than the left side to assure the oil
drains completely. Then disengage the blade
control (PTO), shift into neutral, set the parking
brake, and turn the ignition key to "OFF" to stop
the engine.
3. Open the hood.
4. Place a pan below the oil dipstick/fill tube and
remove the drain plug (Fig. 31).
5. When oil has drained completely, install the
drain plug.
Note: Dispose of the used oil at a certified
recycling center.
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3. Filler tube
6. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified
amount of oil into the filler tube (Fig. 30). Now
check the oil level; refer to Checking Oil Level,
page 30, steps 4–5.
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Figure 31
1. Oil drain plug

Cutting Blade

To assure a superior quality of cut, keep the blade(s)
sharp. For convenient sharpening and replacement,
you may want to have an extra blade(s).
POTENTIAL HAZARD
A blade that is worn or damaged could
break apart and pieces could be thrown at
bystanders or at you as you use the mower.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Pieces of blade that may be thrown could
seriously injure or kill you or bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Periodically inspect the blade for wear and
damage. Immediately install a new blade if
it is worn or damaged.
Maintenance
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2. Oil dipstick/fill tube
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