Servicing The Engine Oil - Toro TimeCutter MX 4260 Operator's Manual

1. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to remove
dust and dirt.
2. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, and
damage to the seal.
Important: Never clean the paper element with
pressurized air or liquids, such as solvent, gas,
or kerosene. Replace the paper element if it is
damaged or cannot be cleaned thoroughly.

Servicing the Engine Oil

Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SF, SG, SH, SJ,
or SL)
Crankcase Capacity:with a filter change, 70 ounces
(2.1 l); without a filter change, 61 ounces (1.8 l)
Viscosity: See the table below.
SAE V iscosity Grades
SAE 10W30/ SAE 10W40
SAE 5W 20
°F -20 0 20
°C -30 -20 -10
STARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
Note: Using multi grade oils (5W-20, 10W-30, and 10W
-40) will increase oil consumption. Check 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 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
blade control switch, stop the engine, engage parking
brake, and remove the key.
SAE 40
SAE 30
32 40 60 80 100
0 10 20 30 40
Figure 28
2. Make sure the engine is stopped, level, and is cool so
the oil has had time to drain into the sump.
3. To keep dirt, grass clippings, etc., out of the engine,
clean the area around the oil fill cap/dipstick before
removing it.
4. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position (Figure 29).
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Changing the Engine Oil
Service Interval: After the first 8 hours—Change the
Note: Dispose of the used oil at a recycling center.
1. Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly
lower than the opposite side to assure the oil drains
completely.
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Figure 29
engine oil.
Every 100 hours—Change the engine
oil. (more often in dusty, dirty
conditions)
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