Toro Z16-44 TimeCutter, Operator'S Manual

Page: 20 / 40

20
Engine Oil
Change the oil after the first 5 operating hours and every 50
operating hours thereafter.
Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SF, SG, SH, SJ, or
higher)
Crankcase Capacity: 48 oz./1-1/2 qt. (1400 cc/1.4 l) when
the filter is not changed; 56 oz./1-3/4 qt.
(1700 cc/1.7 l) when the filter is changed
Viscosity: See the table below.
F
–20 0 20 40 60 80 100
°
C
–30
°
–20 –10 0 10 20 30 40
USE THESE SAE VISCOSITY OILS
Checking the Oil Level
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the PTO,
stop the engine, and remove the key.
2. Clean around the oil dipstick (Fig. 15) so that dirt
cannot fall into the filler hole and damage the engine.
3. Unscrew the oil dipstick and wipe the metal end clean
(Fig. 15).
4. Slide the oil dipstick fully into the filler tube and tighten
it (Fig. 15). Unscrew the dipstick, pull it out, and look
at the metal end. If the oil level is low, slowly pour only
enough oil into the filler tube to raise the level to, but
not over, the Full mark on the dipstick.
Important
Do not overfill the crankcase with oil
because the engine may be damaged.
1
2
3
1868
Figure 15
1. Oil dipstick
2. Metal end
3. Filler tube
Changing and Draining the Oil
1. Start the engine and let it run for five minutes. This
warms the oil so that it drains better.
2. Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly lower
than the opposite side to ensure that the oil drains
completely. Then disengage the PTO, set the parking
brake, stop the engine, and remove the ignition key.
3. Place a pan below the oil drain pipe and remove the
drain cap (Fig. 16).
1
2
m–5181
Figure 16
1. Oil drain cap 2. Oil dipstick/fill tube
4. When the oil has drained completely, install the drain
cap.
Note: Dispose of the used oil at a certified recycling center.
5. Clean around the oil dipstick and unscrew the cap
(Fig. 15).
6. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified
amount of oil, page 20, into the filler tube (Fig. 15).
Check the oil level; refer to Checking the Oil Level,
page 20. Slowly add additional oil to bring the level to
the Full mark on the dipstick.