Servicing The Air Filter; Changing The Engine Oil - Toro TimeMaster 21199 Operator's Manual

the machine prior to running out of fuel, use a
hand fuel pump to remove the fuel. Always tip the
machine onto its side, with the dipstick down.
WARNING
Tipping the machine may cause the fuel to leak.
Fuel is flammable, explosive, and can cause
personal injury.
Run the engine dry or remove the fuel with a hand
pump; never siphon.

Servicing the Air Filter

Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the air
filter and clean or replace it, if necessary.
Every 50 hours—Clean the air filter; clean it more
frequently in dusty operating conditions.
Yearly—Service the air filter; service it more frequently
in dusty operating conditions.
Every 200 hours—Replace the air filter; replace it
more frequently in dusty operation conditions.
1. Loosen the fastener and remove the air-filter cover
(Figure 31).
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2
3
1. Cover
2. Fastener
2. Remove and inspect the filter.
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If the filter is damaged or is wet with oil or fuel,
replace it.
•
If the filter is dirty, tap it on a hard surface several
times or blow the debris outward from the interior
of the filter using compressed air at less than 207
kPa (30 psi).
Note: Do not brush or blow dirt from the outside
of the filter; either forces dirt into the fibers.
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Figure 31
3. Filter
4. Base
3. Clean the air-filter body and cover using a damp rag.
Keep dirt away from the air opening.
4. Install the filter onto the base.
5. Install the cover and screw the fastener down securely.

Changing the Engine Oil

Service Interval: After the first 5 hours
Every 50 hours
Yearly
Note: Run the engine a few minutes before changing the
oil to warm it. Warm oil flows better and carries more
contaminants.
Engine oil capacity: 0.53 L (18 fl oz)
Oil viscosity: SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30 detergent oil
API service classification: SJ or higher
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Refer to Changing the Engine Oil (page
3. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap
counterclockwise and pulling it out
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1. Full
2. High
4. Tip the machine onto its side (so that the air filter is up)
to drain the used oil from the oil-fill tube
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19).
(Figure 32).
Figure 32
3. Low
(Figure
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33).