Toro Pro Force 44553 Operator's Manual page 23

Checking the Engine-Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Note:
The best time to check the engine oil is when
the engine is cool before it has been started for the
day. If you have ran the engine, 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 A
on the dipstick, add oil to bring the oil level to the F
mark. Do not overfill. If the oil level is between the
F and A marks, no oil addition is required.
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1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Clean around the oil dipstick
dirt cannot fall into the hole and damage the
engine.
Figure 22
1. Oil dipstick
2. Filler hole
4. Remove the oil dipstick and wipe the end clean
(Figure 22).
5. Slide the oil dipstick fully into the filler tube
(Figure 22).
6. Pull the dipstick out and look at the metal end. If
the oil level is low, slowly pour only enough oil
into the filler tube to raise the level to the F
mark.
Important:
Do not overfill the crankcase
with oil and run the engine. Engine damage
can result.
Changing the Oil
Service Interval: Every 100 hours
1. Start the engine and let it run for 5 minutes.
Note:
A running engine will warm the oil,
allowing it to easily drain from the engine.
mark
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(Figure 22) so that
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3. Oil-level range
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2. Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly
lower than the opposite side to ensure the oil
drains completely.
3. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
4. Place a pan below the drain. Rotate the oil drain
valve to allow the oil to drain
Note:
A hose may be inserted onto the drain
valve to direct the oil flow. The hose is not
included with the machine.
5. When the oil has drained completely, close the
drain valve.
Note:
Dispose of the used oil at a recycling
center.
1. Oil drain valve
6. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified
oil into the filler hole
7. Check the oil level; refer to
Engine-Oil Level (page
Changing the Oil Filter
Service Interval: Every 200 hours
Note:
Change the oil filter more frequently when the
operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to
the Oil (page
2. Remove the old filter and wipe the filter-gasket
surface (Figure
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Figure 23
2. Oil drain hose (Not
included)
(Figure 22).
Checking the
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