Checking The Engine-Oil Level; Changing The Engine Oil And Filter - Toro T4240 Operator's Manual

Checking the Engine-Oil
Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Crankcase capacity: approximately 7.6 L (8 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 32°C (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.
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. Release the engine cover latch and open the
hood.
3. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and install
it (Figure 36).
Figure 36
1. Dipstick
4. Remove dipstick and check oil level on dipstick.
The oil level should be up to the F
5. If the oil level is below the F
the fill cap (Figure
reaches the F
ULL
Important:
Do not overfill.
mark.
ULL
mark, remove
ULL
37) and add oil until level
mark on dipstick.
1. Oil fill cap
Important:
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.
6. Install the oil fill cap.
7. Close engine cover and secure with the latches.
Changing the Engine Oil
and Filter
Service Interval: After the first 50 hours
Every 150 hours
1. Remove the drain plug
oil flow into a drain pan.
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1. Oil drain plug
2. When the oil stops, install the drain plug.
3. Remove the oil filter
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Figure 37
Be sure to keep the engine oil
(Figure 38) and let the
Figure 38
(Figure 39).
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