Changing The Engine Oil Filter - Toro 74274 Operator's Manual

Changing the Engine Oil Filter

Service Interval: After the first 50 hours
Every 200 hours
1. Place a drip pan beneath the oil drip tray to receive
oil from the oil filter and oil passages in the engine.
2. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing the
Engine Oil.
3. Turn the filter counterclockwise to remove it
(Figure 40 and Figure 41).
Note: Dispose of the oil filter properly. Recycle in
accordance with local codes.
4. Before installing the filter, lightly oil the gasket on
the filter with fresh, clean oil. Screw the filter on by
hand until the gasket contacts the oil filter adapter.
Tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn more.
5. Add oil; refer to Adding Engine Oil.
Figure 40
1. Oil filter
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2. Right side of machine
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1. Oil filter
2. Gasket
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Figure 41
3. Adapter