Changing The Engine Oil Filter - Toro 74268TE Operator's Manual

Adding Engine Oil
1. Tilt the seat forward and remove the front engine panel
(Fig. 42).
Figure 42
1. Front engine panel
2. Remove the filler cap and dipstick (Fig. 41 and 43).
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Figure 43
1. Oil filler cap
3. Add oil slowly, checking the level with the dipstick
frequently until the level reaches the upper hole on the
dipstick. (Refer to Engine Oil, page 37, for the correct
oil type and viscosity to use in different temperature
conditions).
Important
Add the oil very slowly and do not block
the opening of the filler hole (Fig. 44). If you add oil too
fast or block the hole, the oil could back up and foul the
air intakes, causing engine damage.
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2. Nut
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2. Air cleaner assembly
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Figure 44
1. Note the clearance left in the filler opening.
4. Start the engine and run it at idle for 5 minutes.
5. Shut off the engine.
6. Wait 3 minutes and check the oil level.
7. Add oil, if required, to bring the level to the upper hole
on the dipstick.
8. Replace the dipstick and filler cap as needed and close
the hood.
9. Check for leaks.
Important
Do not overfill the crankcase with oil
because this may cause engine damage.

Changing the Engine Oil Filter

Service Interval/Specification
Replace the oil filter after the first 50 operating hours and
then every 300 operating hours thereafter.
1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Draining Oil,
page 37.
2. Place a drip pan beneath the oil drip tray to receive oil
from the oil filter and oil passages in the engine.
3. Turn the filter counterclockwise to remove it (Fig. 41
and 45).
Note: Dispose of 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, page 38.
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