Engine Maintenance; Engine Safety; Servicing The Air Cleaner; Servicing The Engine Oil - Toro Greensmaster 04358 Operator's Manual

Engine Maintenance

Engine Safety

•
Shut off the engine before checking the oil or
adding oil to the crankcase.
•
Do not change the governor speed or overspeed
the engine.

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Service
the air-cleaner foam element
(more frequently when operating
conditions are dusty or dirty).
Every 100 hours—Service the air-cleaner
paper element (more frequently when operating
conditions are dusty or dirty).
1. Clean the cover thoroughly
Figure 36
1. Air-cleaner cover
2. Release the locking clips and remove the
air-cleaner cover.
3. Remove the wing nut securing the elements to
the air-cleaner body
4. If the foam element is dirty, remove it from the
paper element (Figure
as follows:
A. Wash the foam element in a solution of
liquid soap and warm water. Squeeze it to
remove dirt.
Important:
element, do not twist it; the foam may
tear.
B. Dry it by wrapping it in a clean rag. Squeeze
the rag and foam element dry.
(Figure 36).
(Figure 37).
37). Clean it thoroughly,
When drying the foam
1. Foam element
5. When servicing the foam element, check the
condition of the paper element. Clean it by
gently tapping it on a flat surface or replace it
if needed.
6. Install the foam element, paper element, wing
nut, and air-cleaner cover.
Important:
without the air-cleaner element because
extreme engine wear and damage will likely
result.

Servicing the Engine Oil

Checking the Engine Oil
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Service Interval: Before each use or daily
The engine is shipped with 1.4 L (1.5 US qt) (with
filter) of oil in the crankcase; however, you must check
the oil level before and after starting the engine the
first time.
The engine uses any high-quality detergent oil
having the American Petroleum Institute (API)
service classification of SG, SH, or SJ or higher. The
recommended viscosity (weight) is SAE 30.
1. Position the machine on a level surface, set the
parking brake, shut off the engine, and remove
the key. Wait a few minutes before checking the
oil.
2. Pull the dipstick out and wipe it with a clean rag.
Push the dipstick into the tube and make sure
that it is seated fully
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Figure 37
2. Paper element
Do not operate the engine
(Figure 38).
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