Servicing The Engine Oil - Toro LT2240 Operator's Manual

Servicing the Engine Oil

Oil Specification
Use high-quality engine oil that meets the following
specifications:
•
API Classification Level Required: CH-4 or higher
•
Preferred oil: SAE 15W-40 (above 0°F)
•
Alternate oil: 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. See the parts catalog for part
numbers.
Checking the Engine-Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Important:
Check the engine oil daily. If the
engine-oil level is above the full mark on the
dipstick, the engine oil may be diluted with fuel.
If the engine oil level is above the full mark,
change the engine oil.
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
mark. Do not overfill the engine with oil.
Important:
Keep the engine oil level between the
upper and lower limits on the oil gauge; the engine
may fail if you run it with too much or too little oil.
1. Prepare the machine for maintenance; refer to
Preparing the Machine for Maintenance (page
35).
2. Unlatch and open the hood.
3. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, install the
dipstick into the tube, and pull it out again. The
oil level is correct when it is between the F
and A marks (Figure
DD
ULL
64).
1. Dipstick tube
4. If the oil level is low, remove the fill cap and add
oil until it is between the F
(Figure 64).
Important:
Do not overfill the engine with
oil.
1. Fill cap
5. Install the oil-fill cap and dipstick.
6. Close and latch the hood.
Crankcase Oil Capacity
5.1 L (5.4 US qt) with the filter
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
Service Interval: After the first 50 hours—Change
the engine oil and filter.
Every 150 hours—Change the engine oil and
filter.
1. Prepare the machine for maintenance; refer to
Preparing the Machine for Maintenance (page
35).
2. Unlatch and open the hood.
3. Remove the drain plug and let the oil flow into a
drain pan (Figure
41
Figure 64
2. Dipstick
and A
ULL DD
Figure 65
2. Valve cover
66).
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