Filling The Crankcase With Oil - Toro TurfMaster 22205TE Operator's Manual

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Filling the Crankcase with Oil

No Parts Required
Procedure
Important: This machine does not come with oil in the
engine. Before starting the engine, fill the engine with
oil.
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap
counterclockwise and pulling it out.
3. If the crankcase is empty, add about 3/4 of the
crankcase capacity of oil into the oil-fill tube (Figure 4).
Note: Max. fill: 0.85 L (29 oz) with oil filter; 0.65 L
(22 oz) without oil filter; type: SAE 30 or SAE 10W30
weight detergent oil with an API service classification
of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher.
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1. Dipstick
2. Full mark
4. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
5. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck, then remove it.
Note: To ensure an accurate oil level reading, install
the dipstick fully.
6. Read the oil level on the dipstick (Figure 4).
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If the oil level is below the Add mark, add a small
amount of oil slowly to the oil-fill tube, then repeat
Figure 4
3. Add mark
4. Oil-fill tube
steps 4 through 6 until the oil level is at the Full
mark on the dipstick.
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If the oil level above the Full mark, drain the
excess oil until the oil level is at the Full mark on
the dipstick; refer to Changing the Engine Oil
(page 17).
Important: If the oil level in the crankcase is
too low or too high and you run the engine,
you may damage the engine.
7. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and rotate the cap
clockwise until it is tight.
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