Before Operating; Checking The Engine Oil; Check Cooling System - Toro 03706 Operator's Manual

Before Operating

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

Checking the Engine Oil

Crankcase capacity is 8 qt. (7.6 L) with filter.
1. Park machine on a level surface. Release engine cover
latches (Fig. 2).
Figure 2
1. Engine cover latch
2. Open engine cover.
3. Remove dipstick, wipe clean and reinstall dipstick into
tube and pull it out again: Oil level should be up to
FULL mark (Fig. 3).
Figure 3
1. Dipstick
4. If oil is below FULL mark, remove fill cap (Fig. 4) and
add oil until level reaches FULL mark. DO NOT
OVERFILL.
5. The engine uses any high-quality detergent oil having
Note: When using different oil, drain all old oil from
crankcase before adding new oil.
1. Oil fill cap
6. Install oil fill cap and dipstick.
7. Close engine cover and secure with the latches.

Check Cooling System

Check level of coolant at the beginning of each day.
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Capacity of system is 3.7 gal. (14 L).
1. Carefully remove radiator cap (Fig. 6) and expansion
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the American Petroleum Institute — API —"service
classification" CD, CE, CF, CF–4 or CG–4. Use the
following chart to select the proper viscosity grade for
the temperature expected.
above 77 F (25 C) SAE 30, SAE 10W–30 or 10W–40
32 to 77 F (0 to 25 C) SAE 20, SAE 10W–30 or 10W–40
below 32 F (0 C)
Figure 4
tank cap (Fig. 5).
Caution
If the engine has been running, pressurized hot
coolant can escape and cause burns if the radiator
cap is removed.
Allow the engine to cool at least 15 minutes or until
the radiator cap is cool enough to touch without
burning hands.
SAE 10W, SAE 10W–30 or
10W–40
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