Engine Maintenance; Engine Safety; Servicing The Engine Oil - Toro 31902 Operator's Manual

1. Axle spindle hubs
2. Steering-cylinder ball joint

Engine Maintenance

Engine Safety

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Shut off the engine and remove the key before
checking the oil or adding oil to the crankcase.
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Do not change the governor speed or overspeed
the engine.

Servicing the Engine Oil

Understanding the Engine-Oil
Specifications
Oil Type: Use high-quality, low-ash engine oil that
meets or exceeds the following specifications:
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API service category CJ-4 or higher
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ACEA service category E6
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JASO service category DH-2
Crankcase Capacity: Approximately 6.2 L (6.5 US
qt) with the filter.
Viscosity: Use the following engine oil viscosity
grade:
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Preferred oil: SAE 15W-40 (above 0°F)
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Alternate oil: SAE 10W-30 or 5W-30 (all
temperatures)
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Rear of the machine (bumper removed)
3. Tie-rod ends
Toro Premium Engine Oil is available from your
authorized Toro distributor in either 15W-40 or 10W-30
viscosity grades.
Checking the Engine-Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
The best time to check the engine oil is when the
engine is cool before it has been started for the day.
If the engine 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:
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.
Important:
upper and lower limits on the dipstick. The engine
may fail if you run it with too much or too little oil.
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Check the engine oil daily. If the
Keep the engine-oil level between the
Raise the hood; refer to
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Check the engine-oil level; refer to
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Raising the Hood (page
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