Checking The Level Of The Engine Oil - Toro 03781TE Operator's Manual

Figure 47
1. Service indicator
2. Latch
3. Remove the cover from the air-cleaner body.
4. Before removing the filter, use low-pressure
air—275 kPa (40 psi), clean and dry—to
help remove large accumulations of debris
packed between outside of primary filter and
the canister. Avoid using high-pressure air,
which could force dirt through the filter into
the intake tract.
This cleaning process prevents debris from
migrating into the intake when the primary filter
is removed.
5. Remove and replace the primary filter
48).
Cleaning of the used element is not
recommended due to the possibility of damage
to the filter media. Inspect the new filter for
shipping damage, checking the sealing end of
the filter and the body. Do not use a damaged
element.
Insert the new filter by applying pressure to the
outer rim of the element to seat it in the canister.
Do not apply pressure to the flexible center
of the filter.
Figure 48
1. Primary filter
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3. Cover
(Figure
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Important:
Never attempt to clean the safety
filter (Figure
with a new one after every 3 primary filter
services.
1. Safety filter
6. Clean the dirt-ejection port located in the
removable cover.
7. Remove the rubber outlet valve from the cover,
clean the cavity, and install the outlet valve.
8. 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.
9. Reset the indicator
Checking the Level of the
Engine Oil
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
The engine is shipped with oil in the crankcase;
however, the oil level must be checked before and
after the engine is first started.
The crankcase capacity is approximately 9.5 L (10
US qt) with the filter.
Use high-quality engine oil that meets the following
specifications:
•
API Classification Level Required: CH-4, CI-4, or
higher.
•
Preferred oil: SAE 15W-40: above -18°C (0°F)
•
Alternate oil: SAE 10W-30 or 5W-30 (all
temperatures)
Note:
Toro Premium Engine oil is available
from your distributor in either 15W-40 or 10W-30
viscosity.
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
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49). Replace the safety filter
Figure 49
(Figure 46) if it shows red.
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