Changing The Oil; Changing The Engine Oil Filter - Toro 74253 Operator's Manual

1. Muffler
2. Dipstick
6. Pull the oil dipstick and wipe the metal end clean
(Figure 34).
7. Slide the oil dipstick fully into the engine. Pull the
dipstick out and look at the metal end (Figure 34). If
oil level is low, slowly pour only enough oil into the
filler tube to raise the level to the full mark.
Important: Do not overfill the crankcase with
oil because the engine may be damaged. Do not
run engine with oil below the low mark because
the engine may be damaged.

Changing the Oil

Service Interval: After the first 8 hours
Every 100 hours (more often in dirty
or dusty conditions)
1. Start the engine and let it run five minutes. This
warms the oil so it drains better.
2. Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly
lower than the opposite side to assure the oil drains
completely.
3. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
4. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
5. Slide the drain hose over the oil drain valve.
6. Place a pan below the drain hose. Rotate oil drain
valve to allow oil to drain (Figure 35).
7. When oil has drained completely, close the drain
valve.
8. Remove the drain hose (Figure 35).
Note: Dispose of the used oil at a recycling center.
Figure 34
3. Right side fuel cap
1. Oil drain valve
9. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil
into the filler tube (Figure 36).
10. Check the oil level; refer to Checking the Engine Oil
Level.
11. Slowly add the additional oil to bring it to the Full
mark.
1. Engine oil dipstick
2. Filler hole

Changing the Engine Oil Filter

Service Interval: Every 200 hours
Note: Change the engine oil filter more frequently
when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing the
Engine Oil.
2. Remove the old filter and wipe the filter adapter
gasket surface (Figure 37).
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Figure 35
2. Oil drain hose
Figure 36
3. Dipstick end