ChangingtheEngineOil
The engine oil and oil filter should be changed after every 50 hours of operation.
WARNING: If the engine has been recently
run, the engine, muffler and surrounding metal surfaces will be hot and can cause
burns to the skin. Allow the tractor to cool and use caution when removing
IMPORTANT:The oil filter should be changed at every oil change interval.
To complete an oil change, proceed as follows: Braining the 0il
Run the engine for a few minutes to allow the oil in the crankcase to warm up. Warm oil will flow more freely
and carry away more of the engine sediment which may have settled at the bottom of the crankcase. Use care to
avoid burns from hot oil.
1.Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain valve to expose the drain port. See Figure 17
2.Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick from the oil fill tube.
3.Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual) onto the oil drain port. Route the opposite end of the hose into an appropriate oil collection container with a capacity great enough to collect the used oil (the engine, with oil filter, has a capacity of 50.75 oz./1.5 liters).
4.Push the oil drain valve in slightly, then rotate counterclockwise and pull outward to begin draining oil.
5.After the oil has finished draining, push the oil drain valve back in, rotate it clockwise to lock the valve closed and
IMPORTANT:Always change the oil filter when performing an oil change on your tractor's engine.
Changingthe Oil Filter
After draining the oil, proceed as follows:
1.Before removing the old oil filter, clean around its base to prevent debris from entering the crankcase.
2.Grasp the oil filter and remove it from the filter adapter by turning it counterclockwise.
3.Place a new replacement filter in a shallow pan with the open end up and pour new oil of the proper type
(refer to the chart on page 22), in through the threaded center hole.
IMPORTANT:Stop pouring when the oil reaches the bottom of the threads and allow a minute or two for the
oil to be absorbed by the filter material.
4.Put a drop of oil on your fingertip and apply a light coating to the gasket of the new oil filter.
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_\ | 0il Filter |
Drain Port | 0il Drain Hose |
Figure 17
5.Install the replacement oil filter on the engine by turning it clockwise onto the filter adapter until the rubber gasket makes contact with the base. Tighten the filter an additional 1/2 turn after the gasket first makes contact.
IMPORTANT:Always check the level on the dipstick as
instructed on page 22 before adding more oil. Do NOT overfill.
NOTE: For the proper oil type, refer to the chart on page 22 of this manual
1.Clean the area around the oil fill tube to prevent debris from entering the crankcase.
2.Slowly pour oil into the fill tube. Fill the crankcase until the oil level reaches the full (F) mark on the dipstick (Refer to Page 22).
3.Reinstall the oil fill cap/dipstick securely into the oil fill tube.
IMPORTANT:The oil fill cap/dipstick must be installed securely onto the tube at all times when the engine
is operating. Severe engine damage could result from a failure to do so.
4.Start the tractor engine and allow it to run for thirty seconds, then stop the engine and remove the ignition key.
5.Check the oil level and add oil if necessary. Do not overfill the engine crankcase.
6.Examine the area around the base of the oil fill tube, the oil filter adapter, and the oil drain valve for leaks before operating the tractor.
IMPORTANT:If leaks are present, have your engine serviced by an authorized Toro service dealer before operating the tractor.
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