Changing The Engine Oil; Replacing The Blade - Toro 29641 Operator's Manual

3. Install the cover.

Changing the Engine Oil

Service Interval: After the first 5 hours
Yearly
Change the engine oil after the first 5 operating
hours; change it yearly thereafter.
Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil
to warm it. Warm oil flows better and carries more
contaminants.
1. Perform the pre-maintenance procedures; refer to
Preparing for Maintenance.
2. Remove the dipstick (Figure 21).
3. Tip the mower onto its side, with the dipstick down,
to drain the used oil out through the oil fill tube
(Figure 22).
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Figure 21
4. Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level
reaches the Full line on the dipstick (Figure 21). Do
not overfill. (Max. fill: 20 oz. (0.59 l), type: SAE 30
detergent oil with an API service classification of SF,
SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher.)
Note: If you overfill the engine, pour some oil out
of it as directed in step 3 above.
5. Install the dipstick securely.
6. Dispose of the used oil properly at a local recycling
center.

Replacing the Blade

Service Interval: Yearly
Important: You will need a torque wrench to install
the blade properly . If you do not have a torque
wrench or are uncomfortable performing this
procedure, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Examine the blade whenever you run out of gasoline. If
the blade is damaged or cracked, replace it immediately.
If the blade edge is dull or nicked, have it sharpened or
replace it.
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can
result in serious personal injury.
Wear gloves when servicing the blade.
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
Refer to Preparing for Maintenance.
2. Tip the mower onto its side, with the air filter up.
3. Use a block of wood to hold the blade steady.
4. Remove the blade (turn the blade bolt
counterclockwise), saving all the mounting hardware.
5. Install the new blade (turn the blade bolt clockwise)
and all mounting hardware (Figure 23).
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Figure 22