Engine Maintenance; Servicing The Air Cleaner; Servicing The Engine Oil - Toro TimeCutter Operator's Manual

Engine Maintenance

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check
the air cleaner for dirty, loose or
damaged parts.
Every 50 hours—Service the air-cleaner paper
element (more often under extremely dusty,
dirty conditions).
Every 100 hours—Replace the air-cleaner
paper element (more often under extremely
dusty, dirty conditions).
This engine is equipped with a replaceable,
high-density paper air-cleaner element. Check the
air cleaner daily or before starting the engine. Check
for a buildup of dirt and debris around the air-cleaner
system. Keep this area clean. Also, check for loose or
damaged components. Replace all bent or damaged
air-cleaner components.
Note:
Operating the engine with loose or damaged
air-cleaner components could allow unfiltered air into
the engine, causing premature wear and failure.
1. Rotate the latches outward.
2. Remove the cover to access the air-cleaner
element (Figure 28).
3. Remove the element, and gently tap the element
to dislodge dirt.
Note:
Do not wash the paper element or use
pressurized air, as this will damage the element.
Note:
Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged
element. Handle the new element carefully;
do not use if the sealing surfaces are bent or
damaged.
4. Clean the air-cleaner base as required and
check the condition.
5. Install the paper element onto the air-cleaner
base.
6. Install the cover and secure it with the latches
(Figure 28).
1. Air-cleaner latch
2. Engine

Servicing the Engine Oil

Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SJ or higher)
Crankcase Capacity: 1.9 L (64 oz) when the filter
is changed
Viscosity: See the table below.
Checking the Engine-Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check
the engine-oil level.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch, shut off the engine,
and remove the key.
2. Make sure the engine is stopped, level, and cool
so the oil has time to drain into the sump.
3. Check the engine-oil level
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Figure 28
3. Paper element
4. Air-cleaner base
Figure 29
(Figure 30).
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