Engine Oil - Toro 74241 Operator's Manual

1. If installing new filters, check each filter for shipping
damage. Do not use a damaged filter.
2. If the safety filter is being replaced, carefully slide it
into the filter body (Fig. 24).
3. Carefully slide the primary filter over the safety filter
(Fig. 24). Ensure that it is fully seated by pushing on
the outer rim of the filter while installing it.
Important
Do not press on the soft inside area of the
filter.
4. Install the air cleaner cover with the side indicated as
UP facing up and secure the latches (Fig. 24).

Engine Oil

Change oil:
After the first 8 operating hours.
After every 100 operating hours.
Note: Change oil more frequently when operating
conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SG, SH, SJ or higher)
Crankcase Capacity: w/filter, 2.1 qt. (2 l)
Viscosity: See table below
USE THESE SAE VISCOSITY OILS
5W–20, 5W–30
–20 0 20 40
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F
–30 –20 –10
0
C
Checking Oil Level
Note: Check oil when engine is cold.
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the
ignition key to "OFF" to stop the engine. Move levers
to neutral locked position and apply parking brake.
Remove the key.
10W–30
60 80 100
30 40
10 20
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2. Clean around the oil dipstick (Fig. 25) so dirt cannot
fall into the filler hole and damage the engine.
3. Pull the oil dipstick and wipe the metal end clean
(Fig. 25).
4. Slide the oil dipstick fully into the filler tube. Pull the
dipstick out and look at the metal end (Fig. 25). 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. Do not run engine
with oil below the low mark because the engine may be
damaged.
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Figure 25
1. Oil dipstick
2. Filler cap
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 drain side is slightly
lower than the opposite side to assure the oil drains
completely. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set
the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to "OFF"
to stop the engine. Remove the key.
3. Place a pan below the oil drain. Remove the oil drain
plug (Fig. 26).
4. 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. Metal end