Service And Repairs; Services And Repairs; Engine Oil; Spark Plug And Ignition Components - Toro Greenmaster 1000 Service Manual

Service and Repairs

Engine Oil

The TORO Company recommends that the oil level be
checked each time the mower is used or after every 5
operating hours. Initially, change oil after the first 20
hours of operation; thereafter, change oil after every 50
hours of operation. More frequent oil changes are re-
quired in dusty or dirty conditions.
Checking the Oil Level:
1. Park mower on a level surface. Make sure engine
is OFF.
2. Position mower so the engine is level. Clean around
the oil level gauge.
3. Remove oil level gauge by rotating it counterclock-
wise.
4. Wipe oil level gauge clean and insert it into the filler
port. Do not screw it into the port. Remove and check
level of the oil. If the oil level is low, add only enough oil
(see chart below for proper viscosity) to raise the level
to the filler opening.
Use any high quality detergent oil having the American
Petroleum Institute (API) "service classification"— MS
or SG.
Temperature
50 or below SAE 10W30 wt.
50 to 95 SAE 10W30 wt. or 30 wt.
Above 95 SAE 40
5. Reinstall oil level gauge and wipe up any spilled oil.

Spark Plug and Ignition Components

Service of the spark plug and other ignition components
is covered in Chapter 5 – Electrical System.
Engine
Oil Viscosity
Changing the Oil:
1. Start and run engine for a few minutes to warm the
engine oil.
2. Place a drain pan at the rear of machine under the
drain plug. Remove drain plug.
3. Push down on handle to tip mower and engine back-
ward, allowing more oil to run into the drain pan.
4. Reinstall drain plug and refill crankcase with proper
oil: refer to Checking the Oil Level. The crankcase
holds 6.3 qt (6.0 l).
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1. Oil level gauge
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Figure 8
2. Drain plug
Greensmaster 1000/1600