Toro Wheel Horse 17-44 HXL, Operator'S Manual

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Maintenance
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Change Oil Filter—Service
Interval/Specification
Replace the oil filter every 50 hours or every other oil
change.
Note: Change oil filter more frequently when
operating conditions are extremely
dusty or sandy.
1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to
Changing/Draining Oil, page 31.
2. Remove the old filter and wipe the filter adapter
(Fig. 32) gasket surface.
3. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket
on the replacement filter (Fig. 32).
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Figure 32
1. Oil filter
2. Gasket
3. Adapter
4. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter
adapter. Turn the oil filter clockwise until the
rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then
tighten the filter an additional 1/2 turn (Fig. 32).
5. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified
amount of oil into the filler tube (Fig. 30). Now
check the oil level; refer to Checking Oil Level,
page 30, steps 4 and 5.
Cleaning and Storage
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the
parking brake, and turn the ignition key to
“OFF” to stop the engine. Remove the ignition
key.
2. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the
external parts of the entire machine, especially
the engine. Clean dirt and chaff from the outside
of the engine’s cylinder head fins and blower
housing.
IMPORTANT: You can wash the machine
with mild detergent and water. DO NOT
PRESSURE WASH THE MACHINE.
Pressure washing may damage the electrical
system or wash away necessary grease at
friction points. Avoid excessive use of water,
especially near the control panel, lights,
engine, and the battery.
3. Check the brake; refer to Brake, page 20.
4. Service the air cleaner; refer to Air Cleaner,
page 28.
5. Grease the chassis; refer to Greasing and
Lubrication, page 20.
6. Change the crankcase oil; refer to Engine Oil,
page 30.
7. Remove the spark plug(s) and check its
condition; refer to Spark Plug, page 26. With the
spark plug(s) removed from the engine, pour two
tablespoons of engine oil into the spark plug
hole. Now use the electric starter to crank the
engine and distribute the oil inside the cylinder.
Install the spark plug(s); refer to Spark Plug,
page 26. Do not install the wire on the spark
plug(s).