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Note:
Be careful to prevent dirt and debris from
entering the air duct leading to the carburetor.
10.
Install the air-cleaner elements and ensure that
they are properly positioned
Important:
Ensure that the open end of
the air-cleaner elements are facing inward
toward the machine, as the machine will
not run if the elements are not placed in the
proper air orientation due to air restriction
(Figure
17).
1. Open end of the paper
element
11.
Secure the cover to the housing with the latch.
Servicing the Engine Oil
Oil Type: 4-cycle engine oil that meets or exceeds
the requirements for API service category SJ, SL,
SM, or higher.
Crankcase Capacity:
•
0.28 L (9.47 fl oz) for models 68034 and 68035
•
0.40 L (13.53 fl oz) for model 68036
Viscosity: SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general
use.
Checking the Engine-Oil Level
1.
Shut off the engine and allow it to cool.
2.
Tilt the machine so that the engine is level.
Important:
Prop the machine in this position
to ensure that it does not fall over.
3.
Clean around the oil dipstick.
4.
Remove the dipstick and wipe the end clean.
5.
Slide the dipstick fully into the dipstick tube
without threading it into the filler neck.
(Figure
17).
Figure 17
2. Open end of the foam
element
6.
Pull the dipstick out and look at the end.
The oil should be level with the upper-limit mark
(Figure
18).
1. Filler tube
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2. Dipstick
3. Upper limit
Important:
oil level can cause engine damage. This type
of damage is not covered by warranty.
7.
If the oil level is low, slowly pour only enough
oil into the crankcase to raise the level to the
upper limit.
Important:
with oil because the engine may be damaged.
8.
Install and secure the dipstick.
Changing the Engine Oil
Service Interval: After the first 25 hours
Every 100 hours
Yearly or before storage
Toro Premium Engine Oil is available from your
authorized Toro distributor.
1.
Start the engine and let it run for 5 minutes; refer
to
Starting the Engine (page
2.
Shut off the engine; refer to
Engine (page
3.
Tilt the machine so that the drain side is slightly
lower than the opposite side to ensure that the
oil drains completely.
17
Figure 18
4. Lower limit
5. Oil-drain bolt
Running the engine with a low
Do not overfill the crankcase
12).
Shutting Off the
12).
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