Toro 30187 Operator's Manual page 27

Note: Change the oil more frequently when the
operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SG, SH, SH
or higher)
Crankcase Capacity: w/filter, 64 oz. (1.9 l)
Viscosity: See table below
Figure 20
Checking the Engine Oil Level
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, remove
the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop
before leaving the operating position.
3. Clean around the oil dipstick (Figure 21) so
that dirt cannot fall into the filler hole and
damage the engine.
Figure 21
1. Oil dipstick
2. Metal end
3. Filler tube
4. Unscrew the oil dipstick and wipe the end
clean (Figure 21).
5. Slide the oil dipstick fully into the filler tube,
but do not thread onto tube (Figure 21).
6. Pull the dipstick out and look at the end. If the
oil level is low, slowly pour only enough oil into
the filler tube to raise the level to the full mark.
Important: Do not overfill the crankcase
with oil and run the engine; engine damage
can result.
Changing the Engine Oil
1. Start the engine and let it run five minutes.
This warms the oil so it drains better.
2. Park the machine so that the drain side is
slightly lower than the opposite side to assure
the oil drains completely.
3. Disengage the power take off (PTO), stop the
engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
4. Slide the drain hose over the oil drain valve.
5. Place a pan below the drain hose. Rotate oil
drain valve to allow oil to drain (Figure 22).
6. When oil has drained completely, close the
drain valve.
7. Remove the drain hose (Figure 22).
Note: Dispose of the used oil at a recycling
center.
Figure 22
1. Oil drain valve
8. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the
specified oil into the filler cap (Figure 21).
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