Toro 74432 Operator's Manual page 31

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Checking the Oil Level
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade control switch, stop the engine, and
remove the key.
2. Clean around the oil dipstick (Figure 33) so
that dirt cannot fall into the fill hole and
damage the engine.
Figure 33
1. Oil dipstick
2. Filler tube
3. Unscrew the oil dipstick and wipe the end
clean (Figure 34).
3. Oil drain valve
Figure 34
1. Oil dipstick
4. Screw the oil dipstick fully onto the fill hole.
Unscrew the dipstick, pull it out, and look at
the end. If the oil level is low, slowly pour only
enough oil into the fill hole to raise the level to,
but not over, the Full mark on the dipstick.
Important: Do not overfill the crankcase
with oil because the engine may be
damaged.
Changing the Oil
1. Start the engine and let it run until warm. This
warms the oil so it drains better.
2. Park the machine so that the drain side is
slightly lower than the opposite side to assure
the oil drains completely.
3. Disengage the blade control switch and set the
parking brake.
4. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
5. Remove the engine hood to access the oil drain
valve.
6. Place a pan below the drain hose. Open oil
drain valve to allow oil to drain (Figure 35).
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2. Metal end