Replacing The Air Cleaner; Changing The Engine Oil - Toro 20381 Operator's Manual

Replacing the Air Cleaner

Service Interval: Yearly
1. Press down on the latch tabs on top of the air cleaner
cover (Figure 33).
1. Latch tabs
2. Paper air filter
2. Open the cover.
3. Remove the paper air filter and the foam pre-filter
(Figure 33).
4. Inspect the foam pre-filter, and replace it if it is
damaged or excessively dirty.
5. Inspect the paper air filter.
A. If the paper air filter is damaged or is wet with oil
or fuel, replace it.
B. If the paper air filter is dirty, tap it on a hard
surface several times or blow compressed air less
than 30 psi (207 kPa) through the side of the filter
that faces the engine.
Note: Do not brush the dirt off the filter;
brushing forces dirt into the fibers.
6. Remove dirt from the air cleaner body and cover using
a moist rag (to trap the dirt and keep it from falling into
the engine). Do not wipe dirt into the air duct.
7. Insert the foam pre-filter and the paper air filter into
the air cleaner.
8. Install the cover.
Figure 33
3. Foam pre-filter

Changing the Engine Oil

Service Interval: After the first 5 hours
Yearly
Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil to warm
it. Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants.
1. Perform the pre-maintenance procedures; refer to
Preparing for Maintenance (page 17).
2. Remove the dipstick.
3. Tip the machine onto its side, with the dipstick down,
to drain the used oil out through the oil-fill tube (Figure
34).
4. After draining the used oil, return the machine to the
normal operating position.
5. Remove the dipstick and pour about 3/4 of the
crankcase capacity of oil into the oil-fill tube.
Note: Max. fill: 20 oz. (0.59 l), type: SAE 30 or SAE
10W-30 detergent oil with an API service classification
of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher.
6. Wipe off the dipstick end with a clean cloth.
7. Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube, but do not
screw it in.
8. Remove the dipstick and read the oil level on the
dipstick (Figure 35).
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Figure 34