Toro 71430 - Manual (Page 21)

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SECTION 8: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR
NOTE: Refer to Maintenance Chart on page 28 for a
reference of recommended maintenance intervals.
WARNING: Before performing any
maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove key to
prevent unintended starting.
Engine
Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission
control devices and systems, which are being done at
the customer’s expense, may be performed by any
engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty
repairs must be performed by an authorized Toro
Dealer.
Refer to the Kohler Engines Owner’s Manual for
engine maintenance instructions.
Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in
the Kohler Engines Owner’s Manual packed with your
unit. Follow the instructions carefully.
Changing Engine Oil
• Carefully full upward on the oil fill cap and remove
dipstick from the oil fill tube. See Figure 15.
Figure 15
• Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil
drain valve to expose the drain port. See Figure 15.
• Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual)
onto the oil drain port. Route the opposite end of
the hose into an appropriate oil collection container
with a capacity of no less than 64 oz.
• Push the oil drain valve in slightly, then rotate
counterclockwise and pull outward to begin
draining oil. See Figure 15.
• Service the oil filter as instructed in the separate
Kohler Engines Owner’s Manual packed with your
unit.
Perform the above steps in the opposite order after oil
has finished draining.
• Refill the engine with new motor oil.
IMPORTANT: Refer to the Kohler Engines Owner’s
Manual packed with your unit for information regarding
the quantity and proper weight of motor oil.
Air Cleaner
Service the pre-cleaner, if so equipped, and cartridge/
air cleaner element as instructed in the Kohler Engines
Owner’s Manual packed with your unit.
Spark Plug(s)
The spark plug(s) should be cleaned and the gap reset
once a season. Spark plug replacement is
recommended at the start of each mowing season.
Refer to the Kohler Engines Owner’s Manual for correct
plug type and gap specifications.
Fuel Filter
WARNING: Do not replace the fuel filter
when engine is hot.
The engine is equipped with an inline fuel filter located
on the right side of the engine.
Visually inspect the filter periodically for a build-up of
residue inside the filter body, and for a dirty element
which can be indicated by discoloration. Replace the
filter when dirty, or after every 100 hours of operation.
Cleaning the Engine And Deck
Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped
off promptly.
Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling
fins of the engine or on any other part of the machine,
especially the belts and pulleys.
Oil Drain Hose Drain Port
Oil Fill Cap