Servicing The Engine Oil - Toro 74960 Operator's Manual

5. Gently slide the primary filter out of the
air-cleaner body
filter into the side of the body.
6. Remove the safety filter only if you intend to
replace it.
Important:
Do not attempt to clean the
safety filter. If the safety filter is dirty, then
the primary filter is damaged. Replace both
filters.
7. Inspect the primary filter for damage by looking
into the filter while shining a bright light on the
outside of the filter.
Note:
Holes in the filter appear as bright spots.
If the filter is damaged, discard it.
Note:
If the filter is damaged discard it.
Servicing the Primary Filter
•
If the primary filter is dirty, bent, or damaged,
replace it.
•
Do not clean the primary filter.
Servicing the Safety Filter
Replace the safety filter, never clean it.
Important:
Do not attempt to clean the safety
filter. If the safety filter is dirty, then the primary
filter is damaged. Replace both filters.
Installing the Filters
Important:
To prevent engine damage, always
operate the engine with both air filters and the
cover installed.
1. If installing new filters, check each filter for
shipping damage.
Note:
Do not use a damaged filter.
2. If you are replacing the safety filter, carefully
slide it into the filter body
3. Carefully slide the primary filter over the safety
filter (Figure 48).
Note:
Ensure that the primary filter is fully
seated by pushing on its outer rim while installing
it.
Important:
Do not press on the soft inside
area of the filter.
4. Install the air-cleaner cover with the side
indicated as up facing upward and secure the
latches (Figure 48).
(Figure 48). Avoid knocking the
(Figure 48).

Servicing the Engine Oil

Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SG, SH, SJ, or
higher)
Oil Capacity: with a filter change, 1.9 L (64 oz); with
no filter change, 1.7 L (57 oz)
Viscosity: See the table below.
Note:
Use of multi-grade oils (5W-20, 10W-30, or
10W-40) will increase oil consumption. Check the oil
level more frequently when using them.
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 hands, feet, face, clothing, and other
body parts away from the muffler and other
hot surfaces.
Important:
Do not overfill the crankcase with oil
because that could damage engine. Do not run
engine with oil below the Low mark because the
engine may be damaged.
1. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move
the motion-control levers to the N
position, and set the parking brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position
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Figure 49
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