Toro Recycler 53cm Manuel page 20

Servicing the Air Filter
Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Clean the foam
pre-filter (more frequently in dusty
conditions).
Every 300 hours—Replace the paper air filter
(more frequently in dusty conditions).
Important:
Do not operate the engine without the
air filter assembly in place; otherwise, extreme
engine damage will occur.
1. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
3. Loosen the screw on the air-filter cover
21).
Figure 21
1. Air-filter cover
2. Paper air filter
4. Remove the cover and clean it thoroughly.
5. Remove and inspect the paper air filter
21), and replace it if it is excessively dirty.
Important:
Do not try to clean a paper filter.
6. Remove the foam pre-filter
it with a mild detergent and water, then blot it dry.
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3. Foam pre-filter
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(Figure 21) and wash
7. Install the foam pre-filter.
8. Install the paper air filter.
9. Install the cover and secure it with the screw.
Changing the Engine Oil
Service Interval: After the first 8 hours
Every 50 hours
Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil
to warm it. Warm oil flows better and carries more
contaminants.
Engine Oil Specifications
Engine oil capacity
Oil viscosity
API service classification
1. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
3. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank.
4. Place a suitable drain pan under the dipstick/oil
drain.
5. Clean around the dipstick.
6. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap
counterclockwise and pulling it out.
7. Tip the machine onto its right side (air filter up)
to drain the oil into the drain pan.
8. After draining the oil, return the machine to the
operating position.
9. Fill the crankcase to the correct level on the
dipstick with fresh oil; refer to
Crankcase with Oil (page
10. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and rotate
the cap clockwise until it is tight.
11. Wipe up any spilled oil.
12. Recycle the used oil according to local codes.
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0.65 L (22 fl oz)
SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30
detergent oil
SJ or higher
3 Filling the
8).