Engine Maintenance; Engine Safety; Engine Oil Specification; Checking The Engine-Oil Level - Toro Sand Pro 3040 Operator's Manual

Engine Maintenance

Engine Safety

•
Shut off the engine before checking the oil or
adding oil to the crankcase.
•
Do not change the governor speed or overspeed
the engine.

Engine Oil Specification

Use high-quality engine oil that meets the following
specifications:
API classification level: SL or higher
Oil Viscosity: SAE 30—above 4°C (40°F)
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
you first start the engine.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, shut off the
engine, engage the parking brake, and remove
the key.
2. Pivot the seat forward.
3. Pull out the dipstick
a clean rag.
Figure 24
1. Dipstick
4. Insert the dipstick into the tube and make sure
that it is fully seated. Remove the dipstick from
the tube and check the oil level. If the oil level is
low, remove the filler cap from the valve cover
(Figure 24) and wipe it with
2. Oil-fill cap
and add enough of the specified oil to raise the
level to the Full mark on the dipstick.
Important:
between the upper and lower mark on the
dipstick. If you overfill or underfill the engine
oil, you may damage engine when running it.
5. Install the dipstick firmly in place.
Important:
in the tube to proper seal the engine
crankcase. Failure to seal the crankcase may
result in engine damage.
6. Pivot the seat down.
Changing the Engine Oil
and Filter
Service Interval: Every 100 hours (more often in
Crankcase oil capacity: approximately 1.66 L (1-3/4
US qt) with the filter.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, shut off the
engine, engage the parking brake, and remove
the key.
2. Remove the drain plug
flow into a drain pan. When the oil stops, install
the drain plug.
1. Drain plug
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3. Remove the oil filter
4. Apply a light coat of clean oil to the new filter
gasket.
5. Thread the filter on by hand until the gasket
contacts the filter adapter; then tighten 1/2 to
3/4 turn further.
Important:
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Be sure to keep the oil level
You must fully seat the dipstick
extremely dirty or dusty conditions).
(Figure 25) and let the oil
Figure 25
2. Oil filter
(Figure 25).
Do not overtighten the filter.
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