Front Differential - Rear Drive Lubricant - Toro 500 EFI Service Manual

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4. Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the engine
and drain the oil into a drain pan.
5. Use an appropriate oil filter wrench to remove the old oil
filter and dispose of properly. Do not re-use oil filter.
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NOTE: To access the filter, remove the seat, seat
back, and seat base (see Seats in General Information).
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NOTE: Clean up any excess oil after removing the filter.
6. Apply oil to the new filter O-ring and check to make sure
it is positioned correctly; then install the new oil filter.
Tighten 3/4 turn after contact with the sealing flange.
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7. Install the engine drain plug and tighten to 22 N-m
(16 ft-lb). Pour the recommended oil in the fill hole
(700) or oil level stick opening (500). Install the oil
fill cap (700) or the oil level stick (500).
8. Start the engine (while the vehicle is outside on level
ground) and allow it to idle for a few minutes.
9. Turn the engine off and wait approximately one min-
ute. Check the oil level. The engine oil level must be
within the operating range but not exceeding the
upper mark.
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10. Inspect the area around the drain plug and oil filter
for leaks.
11. Install the seat base, seat, and backrest.
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Front Differential - Rear
Drive Lubricant
To check lubricant, use the following procedure.
1. Remove the level plug (B); the lubricant should be
level with the bottom threads.
2. If low, remove the fill plug (A) and add the appropri-
ate lubricant until it appears at the bottom of the level
plug threads.
To change the lubricant, use the following procedure.
1. Place the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the front differential and rear drive fill
plugs.
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