Changing The Engine Oil - Toro Power Clear 821 R-C Operator's Manual

Changing the Engine Oil

Service Interval: After the first 2 hours
Yearly
If possible, run the engine for a few minutes before
changing the oil to warm it. Warm oil flows better and
carries more contaminants.
Engine Oil Specifications
Engine oil capacity
Oil viscosity
API service classification
*There is residual oil in the crankcase after you drain
the oil. Do not pour the entire capacity of oil into the
crankcase. Fill the crankcase with oil as directed in
the following steps.
1. Siphon the fuel from the fuel tank into an
approved fuel container, or run the engine until
it shuts off.
2. Move the machine to a level surface.
3. Place an oil-drain pan under the oil-drain plug,
remove the plug, and tip the machine backward
and drain the used oil in the pan
Figure 20
1. Oil-drain plug
4. After draining the used oil, return the machine to
the operating position.
5. Install the oil-drain plug and tighten it securely.
6. Clean around the oil fill/dipstick.
7. Unscrew the dipstick and remove it
0.70 L (24 fl oz)*
Refer to Figure 22.
SJ or higher
(Figure 20).
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(Figure 21).
1. Dipstick
8. Carefully pour about 3/4 of the engine capacity
of oil into the oil-fill tube.
Note:
You may tip the machine forward (handle
up) to make adding oil easier. Remember to
return the machine to the operating position
before checking the oil level.
Important:
Do not tip the machine all the
way forward onto its nose, or fuel may leak
out of the machine.
Use Figure 22
viscosity for the outdoor temperature range
expected.
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Figure 21
below to select the best oil
Figure 22
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