Engine Maintenance; Engine Safety; Checking The Engine-Oil Level - Toro Reelmaster 3555 Operator's Manual

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Mow/transport slide
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Belt tension pivot (Figure
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Engine Maintenance

Engine Safety

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Shut off the engine before checking the oil or
adding oil to the crankcase.
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Do not change the governor speed or overspeed
the engine.
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Checking the Engine-Oil
Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
The engine is shipped with oil in the crankcase;
however, the oil level must be checked before and
after the engine is first started.
Crankcase capacity is approximately 3.8 L (4 US qt)
with the filter.
Use high-quality engine oil that meets the following
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specifications:
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API Classification Level Required: CH-4, CI-4 or
higher.
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Preferred oil: SAE 15W-40 (above 0ºF (-17ºC))
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Alternate oil: SAE 10W-30 or 5W-30 (all
temperatures)
Note:
Toro Premium Engine Oil is available from your
distributor in either 15W-40 or 10W-30 viscosity.
Note:
The best time to check the engine oil is when
the engine is cool before it has been started for the
day. If it has already been run, allow the oil to drain
back down to the sump for at least 10 minutes before
checking. If the oil level is at or below the Add mark
on the dipstick, add oil to bring the oil level to the
Full mark. Do not overfill the engine. If the oil level
is between the Full and Add marks, no oil addition
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is required.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, lower the
cutting units, engage the parking brake, shut off
the engine, and remove the key.
2. Remove the dipstick
a clean rag.
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