Changing The Engine Oil And Filter; Replacing The Fuel Filter - Toro 04381 Operator's Manual

Maintenance
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. 24)
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.
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Figure 23
Figure 24
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. 25)
Inspect the fuel filter bowl, daily, for water or other
contaminants. If water or other contaminants are
present, they must be removed before commencing
operation.
1. Close the fuel shut-off valve above the filter.
2. Unscrew the nut securing the bowl to the filter head.
Remove water or other contaminants from the bowl.
1. Fuel shut-off valve
2. Fuel filter
3. Remove and inspect the fuel filter. Replace if dirty.
DANGER
Figure 25