Changing The Engine Oil Filter - Toro 74266 Operator's Manual

Figure 37
1. Engine
3. To add oil to the engine, locate and use a hose and
funnel for adding oil (Figure 38).
4. Add oil slowly, checking the level with the dipstick
frequently until the level reaches the upper hole on
the dipstick. For the correct oil type and viscosity
to use in different temperature conditions, refer to
Servicing the Engine Oil in Engine Maintenance ,
page 31, ).
Figure 38
1. Engine oil
Important: Add the oil very slowly and do not
block the opening of the filler hole (Figure 39).
If you add oil too fast or block the hole, the oil
could back up and foul the air intakes, causing
engine damage.
2. Oil fill cap
2. Funnel and hose
1. Note the clearance left in the filler opening.
5. Replace the dipstick and install the front engine
panel.
6. Start the engine and run it at idle for 5 minutes.
7. Shut off the engine.
8. Wait 3 minutes and check the oil level.
9. Add oil, if required, to bring the level to the upper
hole on the dipstick.
10. Replace the dipstick and , filler cap, and the front
engine panel.
11. Check for leaks.
Important: Do not overfill the crankcase with
oil because this may cause engine damage.

Changing the Engine Oil Filter

Service Interval: After the first 50 hours
Every 200 hours
Replace the oil filter after the first 50 operating hours
and then every 200 operating hours thereafter.
1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing the
Engine Oil.
Place a drip pan beneath the oil drip tray to receive
oil from the oil filter and oil passages in the engine.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Add oil; refer to Adding Engine Oil.
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Figure 39