Changing The Engine Oil - Toro Recycler Manual Del Operador

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2. Replace the air filter (Figure 20).
Figure 20
3. Install the cover.

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. Move the mower to a level surface.
2. Refer to Preparing for Maintenance.
3. Remove the dipstick (Figure 21).
1. Dipstick
4. Tip the mower onto its side with the air filter up
to drain the used oil out through the oil fill tube
(Figure 22).
5. Return the mower to the operating position.
6. Pour about 3/4 of the crankcase capacity of oil in
the crankcase.
7. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
8. Insert the dipstick fully into the oil fill tube, then
remove the dipstick.
9. Read the oil level on the dipstick.
Note: If the oil level is below the Add mark on the
dipstick, slowly pour a small amount of oil into the
oil fill tube and repeat steps 7 through 9 until the oil
level is at the Full mark on the dipstick (Figure 21).
Important: Do not overfill the crankcase with
oil and run the engine. Drain the excess oil until
the oil level on the dipstick reads Full.
10. Install the dipstick into the oil fill tube securely.
11. Dispose of the used oil properly at a local recycling
center.
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