Servicing The Engine Oil - Toro 39678 Operator's Manual

Servicing the Engine Oil

Note:
Change the oil more frequently when the
operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Engine-Oil Specifications
Engine-Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SF, SG,
SH, SJ, or SL)
Crankcase Capacity: 1.7 L (58 oz) with the filter
removed; 1.5 L (51 oz) without the filter removed
Viscosity: Refer to the table
Figure 24
Checking the Engine-Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check
the engine-oil level.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the PTO, and engage the parking brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Clean around the oil dipstick
dirt cannot fall into the filler hole and damage
the engine.
(Figure 24).
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(Figure 25) so that
1. Oil dipstick
4. Unscrew the oil dipstick and wipe the end clean
(Figure 25).
5. Slide the oil dipstick into the filler tube fully, but
do not thread it onto the tube
6. Pull the dipstick out and look at the end. If the oil
level is low, slowly pour enough oil into the filler
tube to raise the level to the Full mark.
Important:
Do not overfill the crankcase
with oil and run the engine, as this can
damage the engine.
Changing the Engine Oil
Service Interval: After the first 8 hours—Change the
engine oil.
Every 100 hours—Change the engine oil.
Every 200 hours—Change the engine-oil filter.
1. Start the engine and let it run for 5 minutes.
2. Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly
lower than the opposite side, to ensure that the
oil drains completely.
3. Disengage the PTO and engage the parking
brake.
4. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
5. Slide the drain hose over the oil-drain valve.
6. Place a drain pan below the drain hose.
7. Rotate the oil-drain valve to allow the oil to drain
(Figure 26).
8. After the oil drains completely, close the drain
valve.
9. Remove the drain hose
Note:
Dispose the used oil at a recycling center.
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Figure 25
2. Filler tube
(Figure 25).
(Figure 26).
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