Engine Maintenance; Engine Safety; Servicing The Air Cleaner; Servicing The Engine Oil - Toro Greensmaster 3250-D Operator's Manual

Engine Maintenance

Engine Safety

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Shut off the engine before checking the oil or
adding oil to the crankcase.
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Do not change the governor speed or overspeed
the engine.

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Service Interval: Every 200 hours—Service the
air-cleaner filter (more frequently
when operating conditions are dusty
or dirty).
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Check the air-cleaner body for damage which
could cause an air leak; replace it if it is damaged.
Check the whole intake system for leaks, damage,
or loose hose clamps.
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Changing the air filter before it is necessary
increases the chance of dirt entering the engine
when the filter is removed.
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Ensure that the cover is seated correctly and seals
with the air cleaner body.
1. Release the latches that secure the air-cleaner
cover to the air-cleaner body
Figure 32
1. Air-cleaner latches
2. Dust cap
2. Remove the cover from the air-cleaner body.
3. Before removing the filter, use low pressure air
(275 kPa (40 psi), clean and dry) to help remove
large accumulations of debris packed between
the outside of the primary filter and the canister.
This cleaning process prevents debris getting
into the intake when you remove the primary
filter.
(Figure 32).
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3. Filter
4. Outlet valve
Important:
Avoid using high pressure air
which could force dirt through the filter into
the intake tract.
4. Remove and replace the primary filter, as
follows:
Important:
Do not clean the used element.
A. Inspect the new filter for shipping damage;
do not use a damaged element.
B. Carefully pull the old filter out of the filter
body and discard it.
C. Insert the new filter by applying pressure
to the outer rim of the element to seat it in
the canister, checking the sealing end of the
filter and the body.
Important:
flexible center of the filter.
5. Clean the dirt ejection port located in the
removable cover. Remove the rubber outlet
valve from the cover, clean the cavity and
replace the outlet valve.
6. Install the cover orienting the rubber outlet valve
in a downward position—between approximately
5 o'clock to 7 o'clock when viewed from the end.
7. Ensure that the latches secure the cover to the
body (Figure 32).

Servicing the Engine Oil

Checking the Engine Oil
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
The engine is shipped with 3.7 L (3.9 US qt) (with
filter) of oil in the crankcase; however, you must check
the oil level before and after starting the engine the
first time.
Use high-quality engine oil that meets the following
specifications:
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API Classification Level Required: CH–4, CI–4 or
higher.
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Preferred oil: SAE 10W–30
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Alternate oil: SAE 15W–40
Toro Premium Engine oil is available from your
distributor in the 10W–30 viscosity. See the parts
catalog for part numbers.
Note:
The best time to check the engine oil is when
the engine is cool before it has been started for the
day. If it has already been run, allow the oil to drain
back down to the sump for at least 10 minutes before
checking. If the oil level is at or below the Add mark
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Do not apply pressure to the