Engine Oil; Fuel Filter/Water Separator; Adjusting The Throttle Control; Adjusting The Idle Speed - Toro 04383 Operator's Manual

Engine Oil

Service Interval/Specification
Change the oil:
After the first 8 operating hours
After every 50 operating hours
Note: Change the oil more frequently when operating
conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Changing Oil and Filter
1. Remove the drain plug and let the oil flow into the drain
pan. When the oil stops, install the drain plug.
2. Remove the oil filter. Apply a light coat of clean oil to
the new filter gasket.
3. Screw the filter on by hand until the gasket contacts the
filter adapter, then tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn further. Do
not overtighten.
4. Add oil to the crankcase; refer to Checking the Engine
Oil, page 20.
5. Dispose of the oil properly.

Fuel Filter/Water Separator

Service Interval/Specification
Replace the filter element after every 800 operating hours.
Servicing the Filter
1. Clean the area where the filter canister mounts
(Fig. 46).
2. Disconnect the sensor wire and remove the drain plug.
3. Remove the filter canister and clean the mounting
surface.
Figure 46
1. Fuel filter with separator
4. Lubricate the gasket on the filter canister with clean oil.
5. Install the filter canister by hand until the gasket
6. Install the drain plug with a new o-ring. Connect the
7. Push the primer button until resistance is felt.
8. Start the engine and check for leaks.

Adjusting the Throttle Control

Proper throttle operation is dependent upon proper
adjustment of the throttle control. Ensure the throttle
control is operating properly.
1. Move the remote throttle control lever to the Slow
1. Throttle cable
2. Cable clamp
2. Loosen the cable clamp screw securing the cable to the
3. Move the cable until the speed control lever contacts the
4. Tighten the cable clamp screw and check the engine
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Adjusting the Idle Speed

1. Move the remote throttle control lever to the Slow
2. Loosen the locknut on the idle speed screw (Fig. 47).
3. Adjust the idle speed screw to obtain 1500 RPM.
4. Tighten the locknut.
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contacts the mounting surface, then rotate the canister
an additional 1/3 turn.
sensor wire.
position (Fig. 47).
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2
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Figure 47
engine (Fig. 47).
idle speed screw (Fig. 47).
RPM setting.
position (Fig. 47).
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3. Speed control lever
4. Idle speed screw