Changing The Engine Oil And Filter - Toro 04540 Operator's Manual

new filter for shipping damage, checking the sealing
end of the filter and the body. Do not use a damaged
element. Insert the new filter by applying pressure to
the outer rim of the element to seat it in the canister.
Do not apply pressure to the flexible center of the
filter.
4. Clean the dirt ejection port located in the removable
cover. Remove the rubber outlet valve from the
cover, clean the cavity and replace the outlet valve.
5. Install the cover orienting the rubber outlet valve in
a downward position—between approximately 5:00
to 7:00 when viewed from the end.
6. Secure the latches (Figure 46).
Changing the Engine Oil and
Filter
Service Interval: After the first 50 hours
Every 150 hours
1. Remove the drain plug and let oil flow into a drain
pan. When the oil stops, install the drain plug
(Figure 47).
1. Drain plug
2. Remove the oil filter (Figure 48). Apply a light coat
of clean oil to the new filter gasket.
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Figure 47
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1. Oil filter
3. Screw the filter on by hand until the gasket contacts
the filter adapter, then tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn
further. Do not overtighten.
4. Add oil to the crankcase; refer to
Checking the Engine Oil (page 24).
5. Dispose of the used oil properly.
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Figure 48
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