Servicing The Engine Oil - Toro 30874 Operator's Manual

Figure 40
Note: Do not clean a used element because cleaning it
can damage the filter media.
Important: Never attempt to clean the safety filter
(Figure 41). Replace the safety filter after every 3
primary filter services.
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1. Air-cleaner safety filter
2. Reset the indicator

Servicing the Engine Oil

Checking the Engine-Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Crankcase oil capacity: approximately 5.7 L (6 US qt) with
the filter.
Oil specification: API classification CH-4, CI-4, or higher.
Oil viscosity specification:
•
Preferred oil: SAE 15W-40 (above -18°C [0°F])
•
Alternate oil: SAE 10W-30 or 5W-30 (all temperatures)
Note: The engine is shipped with oil in the crankcase;
however, the oil level must be checked before and after
the engine is first started.
Use only high-quality engine oil.
Note: Toro Premium Engine oil is available from your
distributor in either 15W-40 or 10W-30 viscosity. See the
Parts Catalog for part numbers.
Note: Check the engine oil level is before the engine
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is run for the day and the engine is cool . If the engine
has already been run: shut off the engine, wait least 10
minutes to allow the oil to drain back down to the sump,
and check the engine oil level. If the oil level is at or
below the A
DD
oil level to the F
level is between the F
is required.
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Check the engine-oil level
41
Figure 41
(Figure 39) if it shows red.
mark on the dipstick, add oil to bring the
mark. Do not overfill. If the oil
ULL
and A marks, no oil addition
ULL DD
(Figure 42).
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