Toro 74161, Service Manual

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MAINTENANCE
2 - 2 Mid-Mount Z Service Manual
Checking the Oil Level
Note: Check oil when engine is cold.
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the
ignition key to off. Move levers to neutral locked
position and apply parking brake. Remove the
key.
2. Clean around the oil dipstick so dirt cannot fall into
the filler hole and damage the engine.
3. Pull the oil dipstick and wipe the metal end clean
(Figure 1).
Figure 1
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4. Slide the oil dipstick fully into the filler tube. Pull
the dipstick out and look at the metal end. If oil
level is low, add oil to raise the level to the full
mark.
Do not overfill the crankcase.
Changing Oil and Filter
1. Start the engine and let it run five minutes. This
warms the oil so it drains better.
2. Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly
lower than the opposite side to assure the oil
drains completely. Disengage the power take off
(PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition
key to off. Remove the key.
3. Place a pan below the oil drain. Rotate oil drain
valve to allow oil to drain (Figure 2).
Figure 2
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4. When oil has drained completely, close the drain
valve.
Slowly pour approximately 2 quarts of the specified oil
into the filler tube (Figure 2). Now check the oil level.
Slowly add additional oil to bring it to the “FULL” mark
on the dipstick.
Change oil:
• After the first 8 operating hours.
• After every 100 operating hours.
Note: Change oil more frequently when operating
conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SG or SH)
Crankcase Capacity: w/filter, 67 oz. (2.0 l)
Important
(1) Oil Drain Plug