Checking The Engine Oil Level; Adjusting The Cutting Height - Toro 2603 Operator's Manual

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth.
3. Insert, but do not screw in, the dipstick into the
oil fill hole.
4. Remove the dipstick and check it.
5. To determine the proper oil level on the dipstick,
refer to Figure 11).
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1. The oil level is at its
maximum.
2. The oil level is too
high—remove oil from
the crankcase.
6. If the oil level is low, slowly pour oil into the oil
fill hole, wait 3 minutes, and check the oil level on
the dipstick by wiping the dipstick clean and then
inserting, but not screwing in, the oil fill cap into
the hole.
Note: Max. fill: 0.59 l (20 oz.) SAE 10W-30
detergent oil with an API service classification of SF,
SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher.
Note: Fill the engine crankcase with oil until the
dipstick indicates that the engine oil level is correct
as shown in Figure 11. If you overfill the engine with
oil, remove the excess oil as directed in Changing
the Engine Oil.
7. Install the dipstick and hand tighten it securely.
Important: Change the engine oil after the first
5 operating hours ; change it yearly thereafter.
Refer to Changing the Engine Oil.
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Figure 11
3. The oil level is too
low—add oil to the
crankcase.

Adjusting the Cutting Height

WARNING
Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into
contact with the moving blade, causing serious
injury.
• Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
• Wear gloves while handling the cutterbar.
CAUTION
If the engine has been running, the muffler will be
hot and can severely burn you. Keep away from the
hot muffler.
Adjust the cutting height as desired.
1. Turn the fuel switch to the off position.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
3. Tilt the machine on its left side.
4. Wearing protective gloves, remove the cutterbar.
5. Remove the retaining bolt.
6. Reposition the spacers to the desired height, then
reinstall the cutterbar (Figure 12).
1. Cutterbar
2. Spacers
Note: The large spacer must be positioned directly
below the impeller at all times.
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Figure 12
3. Retaining bolt
4. Bolt