Changing The Oil Filter - Toro 07359 Operator's Manual

Figure 36
1. Engine oil filter
6. Remove the drain plug
Note: Allow the oil to completely drain from the
engine.
Note: Dispose of the used oil at a certified recycling
center.
7. Install the drain plug and seal
the plug to 45 to 53 N-m (33 to 39 ft-lb).
8. Clean around the oil dipstick and fill cap, and remove
the dipstick (Figure
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Figure 37
1. Fill cap
9. Pour oil into the fill opening until the oil level is up to
the Full mark on the dipstick.
2. Engine oil drain plug
(Figure 36).
(Figure 36), and torque
37).
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2. Dipstick
10. Add the oil slowly and check the level often during this
process.
Note: Do not overfill the engine with oil.
11. Install the oil-fill cap and dipstick firmly in place.

Changing the Oil Filter

Service Interval: Every 150 hours/Yearly (whichever comes
first)
1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to steps
7 in Changing the Oil (page
2. Remove the existing oil filter
3. Apply a light coat of clean oil to the new filter gasket.
4. Thread the new filter onto the filter adapter until the
gasket contacts the mounting plate, then tighten the
filter an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn further
Note: Do not overtighten the oil filter.
5. Fill the crankcase with the specified oil; refer to
35.
6. Start and run the engine to check for leaks.
7. Stop the engine and check the oil level.
Note: If necessary, add the specified oil into the engine
until the oil level is at the Full mark on the dipstick.
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1 through
31).
(Figure 36).
(Figure 36).
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