Operation; Checking The Engine Oil Level; Checking The Cooling System - Toro 03706 Operator's Manual

Operation

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.

Checking the Engine Oil Level

The engine is shipped with oil in the crankcase;
however, the oil level must be checked before and after
the engine is first started.
Crankcase capacity is approximately 8 qt. (7.6 L) 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 0 degrees 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, stop the engine,
set the parking brake, and remove the key from the
ignition switch.
2. Release the engine cover latches and open the hood.
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1. Engine cover latch
3. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and install it
(Figure 10).
1. Dipstick
4. Remove dipstick and check oil level on dipstick.
The oil level should be up to the Full mark .
5. If the oil level is below the Full mark, remove the
fill cap (Figure 11) and add oil until level reaches
the Full mark on dipstick.
Do not overfill.
1. Oil fill cap
Important: Be sure to keep the engine oil 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.
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7. Close engine cover and secure with the latches.

Checking the Cooling System

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Capacity of system is 3.7 US gallons (14 L).
1. Carefully remove the radiator cap (Figure 13) and
expansion tank cap (Figure 12).
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Figure 10
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Figure 11
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