Filling The Crankcase With Oil; Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive; Assembling The Grass Bag - Toro 22297 Operator's Manual

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Filling the Crankcase with Oil

No Parts Required
Procedure
The engine crankcase is shipped without oil. Before
starting the engine, fill the crankcase with oil. The engine
crankcase (with oil filter) can hold 0.85 L (29 oz) of oil. Use
only high-quality SAE 10W-30 weight detergent oil that has
the American Petroleum Institute (API) service classification
SH, SJ, or equivalent.
Before each use, ensure that the oil level is between the Add
and the Full marks on the dipstick
1. Dipstick
2. Full mark
Note: When the crankcase is empty, pour about 3/4 of the
crankcase capacity of oil in the crankcase, then follow the
procedure in this section.
1. Move the machine onto a level surface.
2. Clean around the dipstick
3. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap
counterclockwise and pulling it out.
4. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
5. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck, then remove the
dipstick.
6. Read the oil level on the dipstick.
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If the oil level is below the Add mark on the
dipstick, slowly pour a small amount of oil into
the oil-fill tube, wait 3 minutes, and repeat steps
(Figure 7).
Figure 7
3. Add mark
(Figure 7).
through
the dipstick.
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If the oil level is above the Full mark on the
dipstick, drain the excess oil until the oil level on
the dipstick is at the Full mark. Refer to
the Engine Oil (page
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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Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive

No Parts Required
Procedure
Important: You must adjust the self-propel-drive cable
before you operate the machine for the first time. Refer
to Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive (page
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Assembling the Grass Bag

No Parts Required
Procedure
1. Slip the grass bag over the frame as shown in
1
2
1. Handle
4
2. Frame
9
6 until the oil level is at the Full mark on
17).
19).
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Figure 8
3. Grass bag
Changing
Figure 8.
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