Servicing The Engine Oil - Toro 74947 Operator's Manual

Installing the Filters
Important:
To prevent engine damage, always
operate the engine with both air filters and cover
installed.
1. If installing new filters, check each filter for
shipping damage.
Note:
Do not use a damaged filter.
2. If you are replacing the inner filter, carefully slide
it into the filter body
3. Carefully slide the primary filter over the inner
filter (Figure 46).
Note:
Ensure that the primary filter is fully
seated by pushing on its outer rim while installing
it.
Important:
Do not press on the soft inside
area of the filter.
4. Position the air-cleaner cover, so that the
breather valve does not interfere with the throttle
mechanism (Figure
Figure 47
1. Air-cleaner cover
2. Throttle mechanism
5. Secure the cover with the latches
(Figure 46).
47).
3. Breathe valve
(Figure 47).

Servicing the Engine Oil

Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service class SJ or
higher)
Oil Capacity: with a filter change, 2.9 L (99 oz)
Viscosity: See the table below.
Note:
Use of synthetic oil having 5W-30 rating is
acceptable up to 4° C (40° F).
Note:
Synthetic oils will provide better starting in
extreme cold below -23° C (-10° F).
Checking the Engine-Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Note:
Check the oil when the engine is cold.
WARNING
Contact with hot surfaces may cause personal
injury.
Keep hands, feet, face, clothing, and other
body parts away from the muffler and other
hot surfaces.
Important:
Do not overfill the crankcase with oil
because that could damage engine. Do not run
g016165 engine with oil below the Low mark because the
engine may be damaged.
1. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move
the motion-control levers to the N
position, and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position
40
Figure 48
EUTRAL
(Figure 49).
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