Checking The Engine-Oil Level; Servicing The Engine Oil And Filter - Toro LT-F3000 Operator's Manual

8. Install the cover orienting the rubber outlet valve
in a downward position—between approximately
5 o'clock to 7 o'clock when viewed from the end.
9. Check the condition of the air-cleaner hoses.
10. Secure the cover.
Servicing the Safety Filter
The air filter has a secondary, safety filter element
inside the primary air filter to prevent dislodged
dust and other items from entering the engine while
changing the main element.
Replace the safety filter, never clean it.
Important:
Never attempt to clean the safety
filter. If the safety filter is dirty, then the primary
filter is damaged. Replace both filters.
Checking the Engine-Oil
Level
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: approximately 6.7 L (7.1 US
qt) 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 15W-40 (above 0°F)
•
Alternate oil: SAE 10W-30 or 5W-30 (all
temperatures)
Toro Premium Engine oil is available from your
distributor in either 15W-40 or 10W-30 viscosity.
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.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, lower the
cutting units, engage the parking brake, shut off
the engine, and remove the key.
2. Open the hood.
3. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and install it
(Figure 47).
1. Dipstick
4. Remove dipstick and check oil level on dipstick.
Note:
The oil level should be up to the F
mark.
5. If the oil level is below the F
the fill cap (Figure
reaches the F
Important:
Do not overfill.
1. Oil-fill cap
6. Install the oil-fill cap and close the hood.
Servicing the Engine Oil
and Filter
Service Interval: After the first 50 hours
Every 150 hours
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Figure 47
mark, remove
ULL
48) and add oil until level
mark on dipstick.
ULL
Figure 48
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