Servicing The Engine Oil And Filter - Toro CT2240 Operator's Manual

5. Insert the new filter by applying pressure to the
outer rim of the element to seat it in the canister.
Do not apply pressure to the flexible center
of the filter.
6. Clean the dirt ejection port located in the
removable cover. Remove the rubber outlet
valve from the cover, clean the cavity and
replace the outlet valve.
7. Install the cover orienting the rubber outlet valve
in a downward position—between approximately
5:00 to 7:00 when viewed from the end.
8. Check the condition of the air cleaner hoses.
9. Secure the cover.
Servicing the Safety Filter
The air filter has a secondary, safety filter element
inside the primary air filter to prevent dislodged
dust and other items from entering the engine while
changing the main element.
Replace the safety filter, never clean it.
Important:
Never attempt to clean the safety
filter. If the safety filter is dirty, then the primary
filter is damaged. Replace both filters.
Servicing the Engine Oil
and Filter
Service Interval: After the first 50 hours
Every 150 hours
1. Remove the drain plug
oil flow into a drain pan.
1. Oil drain plug
2. When the oil stops, install the drain plug.
3. Remove the oil filter
(Figure 45) and let the
Figure 45
(Figure 46).
1. Oil filter
4. Apply a light coat of clean oil to the new filter
seal.
5. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter
adapter. Turn the oil filter clockwise until the
rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then
tighten the filter an additional 1/2 turn.
Important:
6. Add oil to the crankcase; refer to
Engine-Oil Level (page
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Figure 46
Do not overtighten the filter.
Checking the
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