Engine Maintenance; Engine Safety; Servicing The Engine Oil - Toro Groundsmaster 3500-D Operator's Manual

Figure 43
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2 (per cutting unit) cutting unit spindle-shaft
bearings (Figure 44)
Note:
You can use either fitting, whichever is
more accessible. Pump grease into the fitting
until a small amount appears at the bottom of the
spindle housing (under the deck).
Figure 44
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2 (per cutting unit) rear roller bearings
Figure 45
Note:
Ensure that the grease groove in each
roller mount aligns with the grease hole in each
end of the roller shaft. To help align the groove
and hole, there is also an alignment mark on an
end of the roller shaft.
Important:
Do not lubricate the Sidewinder
cross tube. The bearing blocks are
self-lubricated.

Engine Maintenance

Engine Safety

Shut off the engine before checking the oil or adding
oil to the crankcase.

Servicing the Engine Oil

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Checking the Engine-Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
The engine is shipped with oil in the crankcase;
however, check the oil level before and after you start
the engine for the first time.
The crankcase capacity is approximately 2.8 L (4 US
qt) with the filter.
Use high-quality engine oil that meets the following
specifications:
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API Classification Level Required: CH-4, CI-4,
or higher.
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Preferred oil: SAE 15W-40 above -17º C (0º F)
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Alternate oil: SAE 10W-30 or 5W-30 (all
temperatures)
Note:
distributor in either 15W-40 or 10W-30 viscosity. See
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the parts catalog for part numbers. Also, refer to the
engine owner's manual (included with the machine)
for further recommendations.
(Figure 45)
Note:
the engine is cool before it has been started for the
day. If you have already run the engine, allow the oil
to drain back down to the sump for at least 10 minutes
before checking. If the oil level is at or below the A
mark on the dipstick, add oil to bring the oil level to the
F mark. Do not overfill. If the oil level is between
ULL
the F
ULL
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Check the engine-oil level as shown in
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Toro Premium Engine Oil is available from your
The best time to check the engine oil is when
and A marks, you do not need to add oil.
DD
DD
Figure 46.