Checking The Engine-Oil Level; Changing The Engine Oil And Filter - Toro 31200 Operator's Manual

1. Air-cleaner safety filter
2. Reset the indicator

Checking the Engine-Oil Level

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
The engine is shipped with oil in the crankcase; however,
you must check the oil level before and after first starting
the engine.
The crankcase capacity is 5.2 L (5.5 US qt) with the filter.
Use high-quality engine oil that meets the following
specifications:
•
API Classification Level Required: CJ-4 or higher.
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Preferred oil: SAE 15W-40, above -18°C (0°F)
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Alternate oil: SAE 10W-30 or 5W-30 (all temperatures)
Important: Using non CJ-4 or higher oil will cause
DPF plugging and damage the engine.
Toro Premium Engine oil is available from your distributor
in either 15W-40 or 10W-30 viscosity. See the Parts Catalog
for part numbers.
Note: The best time to check the engine oil is when the
engine is cool before it has been started for the day. If it has
already been run, 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 Add mark on the dipstick, add oil to bring the
oil level to the Full mark. Do not overfill. If the oil level is
between the Full and Add marks, no oil addition is required.
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, install the dipstick
into the tube, and pull it out again. The oil level should
be between the full and add marks
Figure 27
(Figure 25) if it shows red.
(Figure 28).
1. Dipstick
Changing the Engine Oil and
Filter
Service Interval: Every 250 hours
1. Start the engine and let it run 5 minutes to allow the
oil to warm up.
2. Park the machine on a level surface, shut off the engine,
remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop
before leaving the operating position.
3. Replace the engine oil and filter
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Figure 28
2. Oil-fill cap
(Figure 29).