Toro 44044, Operator'S Manual

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Maintenance
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
Important
This product contains an exhaust emission
certified engine. Always refer to the engine manufacturer’s
owner’s manual for maintenance and service requirements
concerning the emission control system.
Note: For further information on engine operation,
maintenance, and repair of engine, refer to engine
manufacturer’s owner’s manual. In some cases TORO may
recommend more frequent maintenance intervals than the
engine manufacturer. This is due to the extremely dirty and
dusty conditions that turf sweepers operate in.
ACCIDENTAL STARTING OF ENGINE BY
OTHERS WHILE MAINTENANCE IS BEING
PERFORMED MAY CAUSE PERSONAL
INJURY.
• Before servicing or making adjustments to the
machine:
• Stop engine.
• Set parking brake.
• Remove key from ignition switch.
Warning
Check oil after each day’s operation or each time machine
is used. For new engine, change oil and filter after the first
5 hours of operation. Thereafter change oil and filter every
50 hours or operation. It possible, run engine just before
changing oil. Warm oil flows better and carries away more
impurities than cold oil.
1.
Position machine on a level surface with engine off,
parking brake set, and key removed from ignition
switch.
2.
To keep debris out of engine, clean the area around the
oil fill cap/dipstick and oil filter before removing.
3. Remove oil drain plug, oil fill cap, and dipstick. Be sure
to allow ample time for complete drainage.
4. Reinstall drain plug.
5. Remove the old filter. Wipe off surface where oil filter
mounts. Allow oil filter to drain.
6. Apply a thin coating of new oil to the rubber gasket on
replacement oil filter.
7. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter.
Turn the oil filter clockwise until rubber gasket contacts
the filter adapter, then tighten the filter an additional
1/2 turn.
2
1
Figure 18
1. Oil drain plug 2. Oil filter
8. Slowly fill crankcase to the F mark on the dipstick..
Always check the oil level with the dipstick before
adding more oil. DO NOT OVERFILL. When changing
only the filter, add 1/2 pint (0.24 liters) of new oil. The
engine requires high–quality detergent oil having the
American Petroleum Institute (API) ”service
classification” SG or SH. Oil viscosity (weight) must be
selected according to anticipated ambient temperature.
Temperature/viscosity recommendations are as follows:
A. Above 0 _ F (–18 _ C)–Use l0W–30 or l0W–40
B. Below 32 _ F (0 _ C)–Use 5W–20 or 5W–30
Note: Using other than service class SG or SH oil or
extending oil change intervals longer than recommended
can cause engine damage.
9. Reinstall dipstick and oil cap and tighten securely.
10.
Start the engine and check for oil leaks. Correct any
leaks before placing engine into service. Check oil to
make sure it is up to but not over the F mark on the
dipstick.
Important
To prevent extensive engine wear or
damage, always maintain the proper oil level in the
crankcase. Never operate the engine with the oil level
below the L mark or over the F mark on the dipstick.