Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
Service Interval:
After the first 200 hours—Change
the engine oil and filter.
Every 200 hours—Change the engine oil and
filter
if not using
Toro Premium Engine Oil, but
any oil meeting API classification CJ-4 or higher
or as stated in Engine-Oil Specifications.
Every 400 hours—Change the engine oil and
filter
if using
Toro Premium Engine Oil (API
classification CK-4 or higher) more often in dirty
and dusty conditions.
Yearly—If you operate the machine less than
200 hours, change the engine oil and filter.
If possible, run the engine just before changing the
oil because warm oil flows better and carries more
contaminants than cold oil.
1.
Park machine on a level surface.
2.
Engage the parking brake.
3.
Shut of the engine and remove the key.
4.
Open the hood.
5.
Change the engine oil as shown in
.
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Figure 43
6.
Replace the engine-oil filter as shown in
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Figure 44
7.
Fill the crankcase with oil; refer to
Specifications (page 46)
.
Inspecting the Engine-Valve
Clearance
Service Interval:
Every 800 hours
Inspect the engine-valve clearance. Refer to the
engine owner’s manual.
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