Changing The Engine Oil; Adjusting The Self-Propel Cable - Toro ProStripe 560 Operator's Manual

Changing the Engine Oil

Service Interval: After the first 8 hours
Every 50 hours
Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil
to warm it. Warm oil flows better and carries more
contaminants.
Engine Oil Specifications
Engine oil capacity
Oil viscosity
API service classification
1. Perform the pre-maintenance procedures; refer
to Preparing for Maintenance (page
2. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank.
3. Place a suitable drain pan under the dipstick/oil
drain.
4. Clean around the dipstick.
5. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap
counterclockwise and pulling it out.
6. Tip the machine onto its right side (air filter up)
to drain the oil into the drain pan.
7. After draining the oil, return the machine to the
operating position.
8. Fill the crankcase to the correct level on the
dipstick with fresh oil; refer to
with Oil (page 7).
9. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and rotate
the cap clockwise until it is tight.
10. Wipe up any spilled oil.
11. Recycle the used oil according to local codes.
0.65 L (22 fl oz) without oil
filter; 0.85 L (29 fl oz) with oil
filter
SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30
detergent oil
SJ or higher
18).
3 Filling the Engine
Adjusting the Self-Propel
Cable
Service Interval: Every 25 hours
1. Shut off the engine.
2. Pull the machine backward while slowly
engaging the self-propel bar until the rear rollers
lock.
Note:
The self-propel bar should now be 6 cm
(2-3/8 inches) from the handlebar.
1. 6 cm (2-3/8 inches)
2. Cable adjuster
3. If the distance between the self-propel bar and
the handlebar is less than 6 cm (2-3/8 inches),
adjust the black plastic cable adjuster to set the
correct distance.
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