Checking The Auger Gearbox Oil Level; Changing The Engine Oil - Toro 37779 Operator's Manual

Checking the Auger Gearbox
Oil Level
Service Interval: Yearly—Check the auger gearbox oil and
add oil if necessary.
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Clean the area around the pipe plug
3. Remove the pipe plug from the gearbox.
4. Check the oil level in the gearbox. The oil should be
3/8 inch (9.5 mm) below the filler opening.
5. If the oil level is low, add GL-5 or GL-6, SAE 80-90
EP gear oil lubricant to the gearbox until the oil level
is 3/8 inch below the filler opening.
Note: Do not use synthetic oil.
6. Install the pipe plug in the gearbox.
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Figure 41

Changing the Engine Oil

Service Interval: After the first 5 hours—Change the engine
Yearly—Change the engine oil.
If possible, run the engine just before changing the oil because
warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants.
41).
Use automotive detergent oil with an API service classification
of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher. Refer to your engine owner's
manual.
Use Figure 42
outdoor temperature range expected:
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Engine Oil Capacities
Model
37779
37780
1. Clean the area around the oil drain cap
1. Oil drain cap
2. Slide an oil drain pan under the drain extension and
remove the oil drain cap.
3. Drain the oil.
Note: Dispose of the used oil properly at a local
recycling center.
4. Install the oil drain cap.
5. Fill the crankcase with oil. Refer to Filling the Engine
Crankcase with Oil.
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oil.
below to select the best oil viscosity for the
Figure 42
Engine Oil Capacity
0.50 L (17 oz)
0.70 L (24 oz)
Figure 43
(Figure 43).