Engine/Transmission Oil - Filter - Toro 500 EFI Service Manual

2. Remove the muffler by pulling it rearward out of the
vehicle.
3. Remove the heat shield.
4. Remove the three cap screws securing the exhaust
pipe/spark arrester assembly to the muffler.
5. Using a wire brush, clean the carbon deposits from
the screen taking care not to damage the screen.
HDX238A
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NOTE: If the screen or gasket is damaged in any
way, it must be replaced.
6. Install the exhaust pipe/spark arrester assembly and
secure with the three cap screws. Tighten to 6.8 N-m
(60 in.-lb).
7. Install the heat shield and tighten the fasteners to 8.1
N-m (72 in.-lb).
8. Install the muffler and secure it to the exhaust pipe
with the two springs.
Engine/Transmission Oil -
HDX241A
Change the engine oil and oil filter at the scheduled inter-
vals. The engine should always be warm when the oil is
changed so the oil will drain easily and completely.
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the seat; then remove the backrest and seat
base.
3. Loosen the oil fill cap using a 27 mm socket (700) or
oil level stick (500). Be careful not to allow contami-
nants to enter the opening.
700
HDX243A
Filter
HDX242
HDX042A
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