Engine Maintenance; Engine Safety; Engine Oil Specification; Checking The Engine-Oil Level - Toro Reelmaster 3555 Operator's Manual

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Engine Maintenance

Engine Safety

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Shut off the engine before checking the oil or
adding oil to the crankcase.
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Do not change the governor speed or overspeed
the engine.

Engine Oil Specification

Use high-quality, low-ash engine oil that meets or
exceeds the following specifications:
Service Category
ACEA—E6
API—CH-4 or higher
JASO—DH-2
Preferred oil viscosity: SAE 15W-40 [-17ºC (above
0°F)]
Alternate oil viscosity: SAE 10W-30 or 5W-30 (all
temperatures)
Toro Premium Engine Oil is available from your
authorized Toro distributor in either 15W-40 or 10W-30
viscosity grades.
Checking the Engine-Oil
Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
The engine is shipped with oil in the crankcase;
however, check the oil level before and after you first
start the engine.
Note:
Toro Premium Engine oil is available from a
distributor in either 15W-40 or 10W-30 viscosity. See
the parts catalog for part numbers.
Note:
The best time to check the engine oil is when
the engine is cool before it has been started for the
day. If it has already been run, 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 Add mark
on the dipstick, add oil to bring the oil level to the Full