Changing The Engine Oil And Filter - Toro 31230 Operator's Manual

1. Dipstick
4. Remove dipstick and check the oil level on dipstick.
The oil level should be up to the F
5. If the oil level is below the F
cap (Figure 27) and add oil until level reaches the F
mark on dipstick. Do not overfill.
Important: Be sure to keep the engine oil level
between the upper and lower limits on the oil
gauge. Engine failure may occur as a result of over
filling or under filling the engine oil and running
the engine.
6. Install the oil fill cap and close the hood.
Changing the Engine Oil and
Filter
Service Interval: After the first 50 hours
Every 150 hours
1. Remove the drain plug
into a drain pan.
Figure 27
2. Oil-fill cap
mark.
ULL
mark, remove the fill
ULL
(Figure 28) and let the oil flow
1. Oil-drain plug
2. When the oil stops, install the drain plug.
3. Remove the oil filter
4. Apply a light coat of clean oil to the new filter seal.
5. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter.
Turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket
ULL
contacts the filter adapter, then tighten the filter an
additional 1/2 turn.
Important: Do not over-tighten the filter.
6. Add oil to the crankcase; refer to
Engine-Oil Level (page
31
Figure 28
2. Oil filter
(Figure 28).
Checking the
30).