Operation; Checking The Engine Oil Level - Toro 07354 Operator's Manual

Operation

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.
CAUTION
Before servicing or making adjustments to the
machine, stop the engine, set the parking brake,
and remove the key from the switch.

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
The engine is shipped with approximately 3.5 quarts
(3.3 l) (w/ filter) of oil in the crankcase; however, you
should check the oil level before and after the engine
is first started.
Note: The best time to check the engine oil is when
the engine is cool before it has been started for the
day. If it has already been run, allow the oil to drain
back down to the sump for at least 10 minutes before
checking. If the oil level is at or below the Add mark
on the dipstick, add oil to bring the oil level to the Full
mark. Do not overfill. If the oil level is between the
Full and Add marks, no additional oil is required.
The engine uses any high-quality 10W-30 detergent
oil having the American Petroleum Institute (API)
service classification CF or higher. Choose a viscosity
according to the table in Figure 10.
Figure 10
1. Position the machine on a level surface.
2. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag.
Insert the dipstick into the tube and make sure it is
seated fully. Remove dipstick and check the level
of the oil.
1. Dipstick
3. If the oil level is low, remove the filler cap
(Figure 12) and add enough oil to raise the level to
the Full mark on the dipstick.
1. Filler cap
Note: When adding oil, remove dipstick to allow
proper venting. Pour oil slowly and check the level
often during this process. Do not overfill.
Important: When adding engine oil or filling
oil, there must be clearance between the oil fill
device and the oil fill hole in the valve cover as
shown in Figure 13. This clearance is necessary
to permit venting when filling, which prevents
oil from overrunning into the breather.
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Figure 11
Figure 12