Preparing The Engine - Toro 30344 Operator's Manual

Preparing the Engine

1. Change the engine oil and oil filter; refer to
the Engine Oil And Filter (page
2. Start the engine and run it at idle speed for 2 minutes.
3. Shut off the engine.
4. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank, fuel lines, pump,
filter, and separator.
5. Flush the fuel tank with clean diesel fuel and connect
all fuel lines.
6. Thoroughly clean and service the air-cleaner assembly;
refer to Servicing the Air Cleaner (page
7. Seal the air-cleaner inlet and the exhaust outlet with
weatherproof masking tape.
8. Secure all fuel-system fittings.
9. Check the anti-freeze protection level of the cooling
system and adjust the concentration of the coolant as
needed for expected minimum temperature in your
area.
10. Check the oil-filler cap and fuel-tank cap to ensure that
they are installed securely.
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