Servicing The Engine Oil (Models 07273/Tc Only) - Toro 07266 Operator's Manual

Checking the Oil Level
To check the oil level, refer to Checking the Engine Oil
in Operation.
Changing the Oil
Service Interval: After the first 25 hours
Every 100 hours (twice as often in
special operating conditions; refer to
Maintaining the Vehicle under Special
Operating Conditions)
1. Start the vehicle and let it run for a few minutes to
warm the oil.
2. Park the machine on a level surface, set the parking
brake, turn the ignition off, and remove the key.
3. Raise the bed and secure it with the prop rod.
4. Disconnect the spark plug wires and battery cables.
5. Remove the drain plug (Figure 27) and let the oil
flow into a drain pan. When the oil has drained
completely, install the drain plug and torque it to
13 ft-lb (17.6 N-m).
1. Engine oil drain plug
2. Engine
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Figure 26
Figure 27
3. Primary drive clutch
Note: Dispose of the used oil at a certified recycling
center.
6. Clean around the oil dipstick and unscrew the cap.
7. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified
amount of oil into the filler tube and check the
oil level; refer to Checking the Crankcase Oil in
Operation. Slowly add oil to bring the level to the
F mark on the dipstick.
8. Install the dipstick.
Servicing the Engine Oil
(Models 07273/TC only)
Check the oil level before each use.
Change the oil after the first 8 operating hours and every
50 hours thereafter. Change the oil twice as often in
special operating conditions; refer to Maintaining the
Vehicle under Special Operating Conditions.
Replace the oil filter every 100 hours.
Note: Change the oil and oil filter more frequently
when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SF, SG, SH, SJ, or
higher)
Crankcase Capacity: 48 oz./1-1/2 qt. (1.4 liters) when
the filter is changed
Viscosity: See the table below
Checking the Oil Level
To check the oil level, refer to Checking the Engine Oil
in Operation.
Changing the Oil
Service Interval: After the first 8 hours
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Figure 28