Servicing The Engine Oil - Toro 414158000 Operator's Manual

Servicing the Engine Oil

Engine-Oil Specifications
Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SJ or higher)
Oil Capacity: 1.65 L (56 fl oz) with the filter; 1.50 L
(51 fl oz) without the filter
Viscosity: See the table below.
Figure 43
Note:
Use a synthetic oil with 5W-20 or 5W-30 rating,
up to 4°C (40°F).
Note:
Synthetic oils provide better starting when the
temperature is below -23°C (-10°F).
Checking the Engine-Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Note:
Check the oil when the engine is cold.
WARNING
Contact with hot surfaces may cause personal
injury.
Keep your hands, feet, face, clothing and
other body parts away the muffler and other
hot surfaces.
Important:
Do not overfill the crankcase with oil
because damage to the engine may result. Do not
run engine with oil below the low mark because
the engine may be damaged.
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. Check the engine-oil level as shown in
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