Servicing The Engine Oil - Toro 74312 Operator's Manual

Installing the Filters
Important:
To prevent engine damage, always
operate the engine with both air filters and the
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 safety filter, carefully
slide it into the filter body
3. Carefully slide the primary filter over the safety
filter (Figure 29).
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. Install the air-cleaner cover with the side
indicated as up facing upward and secure the
latches (Figure 29).

Servicing the Engine Oil

Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service class SJ or
higher)
Oil Capacity (Non-EFI engines): with a filter change,
1.8 L (61 fl oz); with no filter change, 1.6 L (54 fl oz)
Oil Capacity (EFI engines): with a filter change,
1.9 L (64 fl oz); with no filter change, 1.6 L (54 fl oz)
Viscosity: See the table below.
Figure 30
(Figure 29).
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Checking the Engine-Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Note:
Check the oil when the engine is cold.
Important:
Do not overfill the crankcase with oil
because damage to the engine may result. Do not
run engine with oil below the low mark because
the engine may be damaged.
1. Move the speed-control lever to the N
position to stop the machine.
2. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake,
shut off the engine, and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
3. Allow the engine to cool.
4. Raise the hopper
5. Clean the area around the dipstick
6. Remove the dipstick and wipe the oil off.
7. Insert the dipstick and push it all the way down
into the tube.
8. Remove the dipstick and read the oil level.
9. If the oil level is low, wipe off the area around the
oil-fill cap, remove cap and fill to the full mark on
the dipstick (Figure
Important:
Do not operate the engine with
the oil level below the low (or add) mark on
the dipstick or over the full mark.
1. Oil-fill cap
35
EUTRAL
(Figure
31).
Figure 31
2. Oil dipstick
31).
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