Changing The Engine Oil And Filter; Replacing The Fuel Filter - Toro 04380 Operator's Manual

2. Working from the fan side of the radiator, blow out
the radiator with compressed air.
3. Clean the screen and re-install.
1. Radiator screen
2. Radiator
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL AND
FILTER
(Fig. 20)
Change the oil and filter initially after the first 8 hours of
operation, thereafter change the oil every 50 hours and
filter every 100 hours.
1. Remove the drain plug and let the oil flow into the
drain pan. When the oil stops, install the drain
plug.
1. Drain plug
2. Oil filter
2. Remove the oil filter. Apply a light coat of clean oil
to the new filter gasket.
Figure 19
Figure 20
Because diesel fuel is highly flammable, use
caution when storing or handling it. Do not smoke
while filling the fuel tank. Do not fill the fuel tank
while the engine is running, hot, or when th in an
enclosed area. Always fill the fuel tank outside
and wipe up any spilled diesel fuel before starting
the engine. Store fuel in a clean, safety-approved
container and keep the cap in place. Use diesel
fuel for the engine only; not for any other purpose.
3. Screw the filter on by hand until the gasket contacts
the filter adapter, then tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn further.
DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN.
4. Add oil to the crankcase, refer to Check the Engine
Oil.
5. Dispose of the oil properly.

REPLACING THE FUEL FILTER

(Fig. 21)
An in-line filter is incorporated into the fuel line.
Thange the filter every 800 hours.
1. Close the fuel shut-off valve.
2. Clamp both fuel lines that connect to the fuel filter
so that gasoline cannot drain when the lines are
removed..
1. Fuel filter
3. Loosen the hose clamps at both ends of the filter
and pull the fuel lines off the filter.
4. Slide the hose clamps onto the ends of the fuel
lines. Push the fuel lines onto the filter and secure
Maintenance
DANGER
Figure 21
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