Cooling System - Toro 74216 Operator's Manual

4. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on
the replacement filter (Fig. 40).
1
Figure 40
1. Oil filter
2. Gasket
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 (Fig. 40).
6. Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new oil;
refer to Changing/Draining Oil, page 32.

Cooling System

Checking Radiator Coolant
Danger
Discharge of hot pressurized coolant or touching
hot radiator and surrounding parts can cause
severe burns.
Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. Always allow the engine to cool
at least 15 minutes or until the radiator cap is
cool enough to touch without burning your
hand before removing the radiator cap.
Do not touch radiator and surrounding parts
that are hot.
Check the cooling system level daily.
Fluid Type: 50/50 mix of DEX–COOL
anti–freeze and water. DEX–COOL anti–freeze can be
identified by its orange color.
Cooling System Capacity: 4 qt. (3.8 l)
3
2
m–1256
3. Adapter
extended life
33
Danger
Rotating shaft and fan can cause personal injury.
Do not operate the machine without the covers
in place.
Keep fingers, hands and clothing clear of
rotating fan and drive shaft.
Shut off the engine and remove the ignition key
before performing maintenance.
Caution
Swallowing engine coolant can cause poisoning.
Do not swallow engine coolant.
Keep out of reach from children and pets.
1. Position machine on a level surface, stop the engine
and set the parking brake.
2. Tilt seat up and tilt engine hood forward.
3. With the engine cool, remove the radiator cap
(Fig. 43).
4. If coolant level is low, add 50/50 mixture of
DEX–COOL anti–freeze and water until completely
full without overflowing.
5. Reinstall radiator cap. Completely seat cap by pushing
down and turning until it stops.
6. Add 50/50 coolant mix to overflow bottle and fill to
indicator line on the bottle, if required (Fig. 43).
Cleaning Cooling System
Clean the cooling system daily before each use.
1. Position machine on a level surface, stop the engine
and set the parking brake.
Important
Before starting engine clean grass from
pump drive belt compartment. Check more often in dry
conditions.
2. Tilt seat up and raise rubber flap above drive belt
compartment.
3. Remove debris from drive belt compartment and
hydraulic pumps.
4. Remove debris from screen on engine cover.
5. Tilt engine cover forward.
6. Remove debris from radiator core and engine.
Important
Do not damage radiator cooling fins.