Toro 22323 Operator's Manual page 31

Figure 35
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 (page 18).
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 (page 30).
2. Place a shallow pan or rag under the filter to catch oil.
3. Remove the old filter (Figure 36) 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 Servicing the Engine Oil (page 30).
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Figure 36