Toro 22323 Operator's Manual page 31

Figure 34
1. Oil drain plug
5. When the oil has drained completely, replace the
plug.
Note: Dispose of the used oil at a certified recycling
center.
6. Remove the oil fill cap and slowly pour approximately
80% of the specified amount of oil in through the
valve cover.
7. Check the oil level; refer to Checking the Engine Oil
Level in , page .
8. Slowly add additional oil to bring the level to the
upper hole on the dipstick.
9. Replace the fill cap.
Changing the Oil Filter
1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing
the Oil.
2. Place a shallow pan or rag under the filter to catch oil.
3. Remove the old filter (Figure 35) and wipe the
surface of the filter adapter gasket.
1. Oil filter
4. Pour new oil of the proper type through the center
hole of the filter. Stop pouring when the oil reaches
the bottom of the threads.
5. Allow a minute or two for the oil to be absorbed by
filter material, then pour off the excess oil.
6. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket
on the replacement filter.
7. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter.
Turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket
contacts the filter adapter, then tighten the filter an
additional 1/2 turn.
8. Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new oil;
refer to Changing the Oil.
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Figure 35