Toro 14AP80RP544 manual Changing Engine OIL, Deck Wash System Optional

CHANGING ENGINE OIL

Oil Fill Cap Dipstick

Oil Drain Hose

Drain Port

Figure 15

NOTE: Depending on the engine model found on your tractor, it may be necessary to remove the tractor’s side panel in order to replace the oil filter (if so equipped).

•Unscrew oil fill cap and remove dipstick from the oil fill tube. See Figure 15.

•Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain valve to expose the oil drain port. See Figure 15.

•Push oil drain hose (packed with unit) 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.

•Push the oil drain valve in slightly, then rotate counterclockwise and pull outward to begin draining oil. See Figure 15.

•Service the oil filter (if so equipped) as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit.

Perform the above steps in the opposite order after oil has finished draining.

•Refill the engine with new motor oil.

IMPORTANT: Refill the engine with the proper capacity and weight of motor oil as instructed in the separate engine manual.

Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions. Clean every few hours under extremely dusty condition. To service the air cleaner, refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit.

The spark plug(s) should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each mowing season; check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications.

DECK WASH SYSTEM™ (Optional)

A hex plug can be found on your tractor’s deck surface.

This plug can be replaced with a water port to be used as part of a separately-available deck wash system. Use the Deck Wash System to rinse grass clippings from the deck’s underside and prevent build-up of corrosive chemicals. Complete the following steps after each mowing:

1.Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near enough to a water sillcock (spigot) for your garden hose to reach.

Hex Plug

Figure 16

IMPORTANT:Make certain the tractor’s discharge chute is directed away from your house, parked cars, etc.

2.Disengage PTO, move shift lever into the neutral position, set the parking brake, and stop engine.

3.Thread the hose coupler (packaged with this manual) onto the end of your garden hose.

4.Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your deck’s surface. See Figure 17.

	Hose Coupler
	(Shown without
	Hose Attached)
Water Port (optional)	(optional)

Figure 17

5.Turn the water on.

6.While sitting in the operator’s position on the tractor, re-start the engine and place the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position.

7.Engage the tractor’s PTO.

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