Toro 08839, Operator'S Manual

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Replacing the Oil Filter
1. Rotate the oil filter counterclockwise to remove
it (
Figure 78 ).
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Figure 78
1. Filter adapter 3. Loosen
2. Gasket (oil filter)
4. Tighten
2. Wipe the filter adapter with a clean rag.
3. Fill the new oil filter with the specified oil; refer to
Engine Oil Specification (page 49) .
4. Allow 1 to 2 minutes for the oil to be absorbed
by filter element, then pour off the excess oil.
5. Apply a thin coat of oil to the gasket of the filter
(
Figure 78 ).
6. Thread the oil filter onto the filter adapter until
the rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter,
then tighten the filter an additional 1/2 turn
(
Figure 78 ).
Adding Oil to the Engine
Oil Quantity: with the filter 2.0 L (2.1 US qt)
1. Remove the fill cap from the valve cover ( Figure
73 ) and slowly pour approximately 80% of the
specified amount of oil: 2.0 L (2.1 US qt) into the
filler neck of the valve cover.
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Figure 79
1. Valve cover 2. Filler cap
2. Check the oil level.
3. Slowly add additional oil to bring the oil level to
the F (full) mark on the dipstick (
Figure 67 ).
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Figure 80
1. Dipstick (engine oil)
4. Install the fill cap.
5. Fully insert the dipstick into the dipstick tube.
Important:
You must fully seat the dipstick
in the tube to seal the engine crankcase.
Failure to seal the crankcase may result in
engine damage.
6. Install the hood; refer to Installing the Hood
(page 45)
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