Toro Recycler 21465, Operator'S Manual

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Servicing the Air Filter
Service Interval: Every 25 hours
Yearly
1. Unclip the top of the air-filter cover ( Figure 23 ).
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Figure 23
1. Clip 3. Air filter
2. Air-filter cover
2. Remove the air filter ( Figure 23 ).
3. Inspect the air filter.
Note:
If the air filter is excessively dirty, replace
it with a new filter. Otherwise, gently tap the air
filter on a hard surface to loosen debris.
4. Install the air filter.
5. Use the clip to install the air-filter cover.
Changing the Engine Oil
Service Interval: Yearly
Changing the engine oil is not required, but if
you want to change the oil, use the following
procedure.
Note:
Run the engine a few minutes before changing
the oil to warm it. Warm oil flows better and carries
more contaminants.
Engine Oil Specifications
Engine oil capacity 0.44 L (15 fl oz)*
Oil viscosity SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30
detergent oil
API service classification SJ or higher
*There is residual oil in the crankcase after you drain
the oil. Do not pour the entire capacity of oil into the
crankcase. Fill the crankcase with oil as directed in
the following steps.
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Refer to Preparing for Maintenance (page 20) .
3. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap
counterclockwise and pulling it out (
Figure 24 ).
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Figure 24
1. Full 3. Low
2. High
4. Tip the machine onto its side (so that the air
filter is up) to drain the used oil from the oil-fill
tube (
Figure 25 ).
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Figure 25
5. After draining the used oil, return the machine to
the operating position.
6. Carefully pour about 3/4 of the engine capacity
of oil into the oil-fill tube.
7. Wait 3 minutes for the oil to settle in the engine.
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