Servicing The Engine Oil - Toro 34215 Operator's Manual

Servicing the Engine Oil

Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SJ or higher)
Engine Oil Capacity: 1.1 L (1.2 US qt)
Oil viscosity: Refer to the table below.
Figure 59
Changing the Engine Oil
Service Interval: Every 100 hours
Every 100 hours (more often under severe condition).
Important: Do not operate the engine with the oil level
below the Low (or Add) mark on the dipstick, or over
the Full mark.
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position
3. Allow the engine to cool.
4. Align a drain pan with a capacity of 1.5 L (1.6 US qt) or
greater below the drain valve at the bottom of the skid
plate and inboard from the battery tray
1. Drain valve
2. Hex-head stem
3. Battery tray
5. Open the drain valve by rotating the hex-head stem of
6. Close the drain valve clockwise until the valve is fully
7. Remove the dipstick from the filler neck of the engine
(Figure 60).
1. Dipstick
8. Slowly pour 1.1 L (1.2 US qt) of the specified oil into
9. Insert the dipstick from the engine as shown in
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Figure 60
the valve counterclockwise with a wrench
Note: Allow the engine oil to drain completely.
seated (Figure 60).
Note: Wipe clean any residual oil from the drain valve.
and wipe clean the dipstick with a rag
Figure 61
the crank case of the engine through the filler neck
(Figure 61).
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4. Skid plate
5. Front of the machine
(Figure 60).
(Figure 61).
2. Filler neck
Figure