Changing The Engine Oil - Toro Power Clear 721 Operator's Manual

Figure 18
1. The wear-indicator hole is
intact; you do not need to
replace the rotor blades.

Changing the Engine Oil

Service Interval: After the first 2 hours
Every 50 hours
Yearly
If possible, run the engine for a few minutes before
changing the oil to warm it. Warm oil flows better and
carries more contaminants.
Engine Oil Specifications
Engine oil capacity
Oil viscosity
API service classification
1. Siphon the fuel from the fuel tank into an
approved fuel container, or run the engine until
it shuts off.
2. Move the machine to a level surface.
3. Place an oil-drain pan under the oil-drain plug,
remove the plug, and tip the machine backward
and drain the used oil in the pan
Figure 19
4. After draining the used oil, return the machine to
the operating position.
5. Install the oil-drain plug and tighten it securely.
6. Clean around the oil-fill cap
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2. The wear-indicator hole is
exposed; replace the rotor
blades and scraper.
0.60 L (20 fl oz)
Refer to Figure 21.
SJ or higher
(Figure 19).
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(Figure 20).
1. Oil-fill cap
7. Unscrew the oil-fill cap and remove it
20).
8. With the machine in the operating position,
carefully pour oil into the oil-fill hole to the point
of overflow (Figure
Note:
You may tip the machine forward (handle
up) to make adding oil easier. Remember to
return the machine to the operating position
before checking the oil level.
Important:
Do not tip the machine all the
way forward onto its nose, or fuel may leak
out of the machine.
Use Figure 21
viscosity for the outdoor temperature range
expected.
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Figure 20
22).
below to select the best oil
Figure 21
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