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 Service 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.
Figure 23
Checking the Engine-Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Park the machine on level ground, adjust the
jack stand to ensure that the machine is level,
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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Changing the Engine Oil
Service Interval: After the first 20 hours—Change
19).
Figure 24.
Note:
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Figure 24
the engine oil.
Every 100 hours—Change the engine oil (more
often in extremely dusty or sandy conditions).
Yearly or before storage—Change the engine
oil.
Dispose of the used oil at a recycling center.
Start the engine and let it run for 5 minutes.
Note:
This warms the oil so that it drains better.
Park the machine on level ground, adjust the
jack stand to ensure that the machine is level,
and shut off the engine.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug; refer to
Disconnecting the Spark-plug Wire (page
Change the oil as shown in
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19).
Figure 25.