Servicing The Gearcase Oil - Toro 68048 Operator's Manual

Servicing the Gearcase Oil

Service Interval: Every 150 hours
Oil Type: 80W-90 gear oil that meets or exceeds API
service category GL-5 .
Capacity: 1.18 L (1.25 US qt)
1. Set the Dyna-Clutch lever to the Stop position, stop
the engine, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
3. Place a pan under the drain plug to catch the oil.
4. Remove the gearcase plug (Figure 18).
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1. Gearcase plug
5. Tip the machine and drain the oil completely out of
the gearcase.
Note: Dispose of the used oil at a certified recycling
center.
6. Return the machine to an upright, level position.
7. Place a 3.8 cm (1-1/2 inch) block under the stationary
blade guard (outer ring) so that the side of the gearbox
with the plug is approximately 6 mm (1/4 inch) higher
than the other side of the gearbox.
8. Slowly pour oil into the plug hole until the oil reaches
the threads of the hole.
Note: If necessary, use a flexible funnel.
9. Apply thread-sealing compound to the threads of the
plug.
10. Install and tighten the plug until it is secure, and return
the machine to an upright, level position.
Note: The oil level in the sight glass of the plug should
be 3/4 full (Figure 20).
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Figure 20