Operation; Think Safety First; Checking The Engine Oil - Toro 04384 Operator's Manual

Operation

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.

Think Safety First

Please carefully read all of the safety instructions and symbols
in the safety section. Knowing this information could help
you or bystanders avoid injury.
The use of protective equipment, such as but not limited to,
for eyes, ears, feet, and head is recommended.

Checking the Engine Oil

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
The engine is shipped with oil in the crankcase; however, the
oil level must be checked before and after the engine is first
started.
Crankcase capacity is approximately 3.7 L (3.9 quarts) with
the filter.
Use high-quality engine oil that meets the following
specifications:
•
API Classification Level Required: CH–4, CI–4 or higher.
•
Preferred oil: SAE 10W–30
•
Alternate oil: SAE 15W–40
Toro Premium Engine oil is available from your distributor in
the 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.
Important: Be sure to keep the engine oil level between
the upper and lower limits on the oil gauge. Engine
failure may occur as a result of over filling or under
filling the engine oil.
1. Position the machine on a level surface.
2. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag
22). Push the dipstick into the tube and make sure it
is seated fully. Remove the dipstick from the tube and
check the level of oil. If the oil level is low, remove the
filler cap from the valve cover and slowly add enough
oil to raise the level to the Full mark on the dipstick.
Add the oil slowly and check the level often during this
process. Do not overfill.
Important: Make sure that the dipstick is removed
while filling the engine with oil. When adding
engine oil or filling oil, there must be clearance
between the oil fill device and the oil fill hole in the
valve cover as shown in
is necessary to permit venting when filling, which
prevents oil from overrunning into breather.
1. Note clearance
(Figure
1. Filler cap
3. Replace the dipstick.
4. Start and run the engine at idle for 30 seconds, then
shut the engine off. Wait 30 seconds, then repeat steps
2–3.
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Figure 21. This clearance
Figure 21
Figure 22
2. Dipstick