Servicing The Engine Oil - Toro 22618 Operator's Manual

Servicing the Engine Oil

Note:
Change the oil more frequently when the
operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Engine-Oil Specifications
Toro Premium Engine Oil is available from your
Authorized Toro Dealer.
Oil Type: Detergent oil with an API service of SJ or
higher.
Crankcase Capacity: 1.1 L (1.2 US qt)
Viscosity: Refer to the table below.
5W - 30 / 10W - 30
0 20 40
-20 -10 0 10
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Checking the Engine-Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Park the machine on a level surface and shut
off the engine.
2. Allow the engine to cool.
3. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug; refer to
Disconnecting the Spark-plug Wire (page
4. Clean around the dipstick.
5. Check the oil level as shown in
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60 80 100 F
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20 30 40 C
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Changing the Engine Oil
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Service Interval: After the first 20 hours—Change
Every 100 hours—Change the engine oil (more
often in extremely dusty or sandy conditions).
Yearly or before storage—Change the engine
oil.
Note:
Dispose of the used oil at a recycling center.
1. Start the engine and let it run for 5 minutes.
Note:
2. Park the machine on a level surface and shut
off the engine.
3. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug; refer to
Disconnecting the Spark-plug Wire (page
4. Change the oil as shown in
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the engine oil.
This warms the oil so that it drains better.
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