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Before Operating
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone
could accidently start the engine and seriously
injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition switch and lower
the cutting units to the ground before servicing or
making adjustments to the machine.
Caution
Checking the Engine Oil
The engine is shipped with oil in the crankcase; however,
the oil level must be checked before and after the engine is
first started.
Crankcase capacity is approximately 4 qt. (2.8 l) 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 0_ F)
Alternate oil: SAE 10W–30 or 5W–30
(all temperatures)
Toro Premium Engine oil is available from your distributor
in either 15W–40 or 10W–30 viscosity. See the parts
catalog for part numbers.
1. Park machine on a level surface, stop engine, and
remove key from ignition switch. Open hood.
2. Remove dipstick, wipe clean, and reinstall dipstick.
Remove dipstick and check oil level on dipstick; Oil
level should be up to FULL mark (Reelmaster
5200—Fig. 14, Reelmaster 5400—Fig. 15).
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2
Figure 14
1. Dipstick 2. Oil fill cap
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2
Figure 15
1. Dipstick 2. Oil fill cap
3. If oil is below FULL mark, remove fill cap and add oil
until level reaches FULL mark on dipstick. Do not
overfill.
4. Install oil fill cap and close hood.
Important Be sure to keep the engine oil level between
the upper and lower limits on the oil gauge. Engine failure
may occur as a result of over filling or under filling the
engine oil.
Checking the Cooling System
Clean debris off screen, oil cooler and front of radiator
daily, more often if conditions are extremely dusty and
dirty; refer to section on Engine Cooling System.
The cooling system is filled with a 50/50 solution of water
and permanent ethylene glycol anti-freeze. Check level of
coolant in expansion tank at beginning of each day before
starting the engine. Capacity of cooling system is 9.6
quarts.
If the engine has been running, the pressurized,
hot coolant can escape and cause burns.
• Do not open the radiator cap when the engine is
running.
• Use a rag when opening the radiator cap, and
open the cap slowly to allow steam to escape.
Caution
1. Check level of coolant in expansion tank (Fig. 16).
Coolant level should be between the marks on side of
tank.