Servicing The Engine Oil - Toro 74310 Operator's Manual

6. Remove the safety filter only if you intend to replace it.
Important: Do not attempt to clean the safety
filter. If the safety filter is dirty, then the primary
filter is damaged. Replace both filters.
7. Inspect the primary filter for damage by looking into
the filter while shining a bright light on the outside of
the filter.
Note: Holes in the filter appear as bright spots. If the
filter is damaged, discard it.
Servicing the Primary Filter
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If the primary filter is dirty, bent, or damaged, replace it.
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Do not clean the primary filter.
Servicing the Safety Filter
Replace the safety filter, never clean it.
Important: Do not attempt to clean the safety filter.
If the safety filter is dirty, then the primary filter is
damaged. Replace both filters.
Installing the Filters
Important: To prevent engine damage, always operate
the engine with both air filters and the cover installed.
1. If installing new filters, check each filter for shipping
damage.
Note: Do not use a damaged filter.
2. If you are replacing the safety filter, carefully slide it
into the filter body
3. Carefully slide the primary filter over the safety filter
(Figure 30).
Note: Ensure that the primary filter is fully seated by
pushing on its outer rim while installing it.
Important: Do not press on the soft inside area
of the filter.
4. Install the air-cleaner cover with the side indicated as
up facing upward and secure the latches
(Figure 30).
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Servicing the Engine Oil

Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service class SJ or higher)
Oil Capacity (Non-EFI engines): with a filter change,
1.8 L (1.9 US qt); with no filter change, 1.6 L (1.7 US qt)
Oil Capacity (EFI engines): with a filter change, 1.9 L (2.0
US qt); with no filter change, 1.6 L (1.7 US qt)
Viscosity: See the table below.
Checking the Engine-Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Note: Check the oil when the engine is cold.
Important: Do not overfill the crankcase with oil
because damage to the engine may result. Do not run
engine with oil below the low mark because the engine
may be damaged.
1. Move the speed-control lever to the N
to stop the machine.
2. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, shut off
the engine, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
3. Allow the engine to cool.
4. Raise the hopper
5. Clean the area around the dipstick
30).
6. Remove the dipstick and wipe the oil off.
7. Insert the dipstick and push it all the way down into
the tube.
8. Remove the dipstick and read the oil level.
9. If the oil level is low, wipe off the area around the
oil-fill cap, remove cap and fill to the full mark on the
dipstick
Important: Do not operate the engine with the oil
level below the low (or add) mark on the dipstick
or over the full mark.
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Figure 31
(Figure 32).
position
EUTRAL
(Figure 32).