Checking The Crankcase Breather Tube - Toro 25450W Operator's Manual

1. Oil-filter head
3. Rotate the oil filter to the left and remove the oil filter
(Figure 66).
Note: Recycle the used oil filter according to local
codes.
4. Use a rag to wipe clean the surface of the oil-filter head,
where the oil filter seats.
5. Fill the new oil filter with the specified engine oil.
6. Apply a thin layer of the engine oil to the seal of the
new oil filter.
7. Align the new oil filter to the oil-filter head and rotate
the filter to the right until the seal of the oil filter
contacts the oil-filter head
8. Hand tighten the oil filter an additional 3/4 to 1 full
turn (Figure 66).
Note: Do not use an oil filter wrench to tighten the
new oil filter. The wrench can dent an oil filter, causing
a leak.
9. Remove the small oil pan from under the oil filter.
10. Wipe up any spills and recycle the used oil according
to local codes.
11. Install the side panel; refer to
(page 46).
Filling the Engine with Oil
1. Remove the oil-fill cap from the valve cover by rotating
the cap and pulling it upward
Note: Use a funnel with a flexible hose to direct the
engine oil into the engine.
2. Fill the crankcase with approximately 15.0 L (15.9 US
qt) of the specified engine oil; refer to
Engine Oil and Filter (page
3. Install the oil-fill cap.
4. Start the engine, run it at idle for about 2 minutes, and
check for oil leaks.
Figure 66
2. Oil filter
(Figure 66).
Installing the Side Panels
(Figure 64).
Servicing the
47).
Important: The oil pressure gauge must indicate
engine oil pressure within 15 seconds after you
start the engine. If there is no indication of engine
oil pressure within 15 seconds, shut off the engine
immediately to avoid damaging the engine and
check that the engine oil level is correct.
5. Stop the engine and remove the key.
6. Wait 5 minutes and check the oil level; refer to steps
through 8 in Checking the Engine-Oil Level (page
7. Install the side panel; refer to
(page 46).
Checking the Crankcase
Breather Tube
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Inspect the crankcase breather tube
sludge, debris, or ice inside the tube.
1. Front of machine
2. If you find sludge, debris, or ice inside the breather
tube, clean the tube with detergent and warm water
or a solvent.
3. Dry the tube with compressed air.
4. Inspect the tube for cracks or damage; replace a cracked
or damaged tube; refer to an Authorized Toro Dealer.
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Installing the Side Panels
(Figure
Figure 67
2. Crankcase breather tube
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