Servicing The Engine Oil - Toro 74915 Z Master G3 Operator's Manual

5. Gently slide the primary filter out of the air cleaner
body (Figure 45).
Note: Avoid knocking the filter into the side of the
body.
6. Remove the safety filter only if you intend to replace
it.
Important: Never attempt to clean the safety
filter. If the safety filter is dirty, then the primary
filter is damaged. Replace both filters.
7. Inspect the primary filter for damage by looking into
the filter while shining a bright light on the outside
of the filter. Holes in the filter will appear as bright
spots. If the filter is damaged, discard it.
Servicing the Primary Filter
• If the primary filter is dirty, bent, or damaged,
replace it.
• Do not clean the primary filter.
Servicing the Safety Filter
Replace the safety filter, never clean it.
Important: Never attempt to clean the safety filter.
If the safety filter is dirty, then the primary filter is
damaged. Replace both filters.
Installing the Filters
Important: To prevent engine damage, always
operate the engine with both air filters and cover
installed.
1. If installing new filters, check each filter for shipping
damage. Do not use a damaged filter.
2. If the safety filter is being replaced, carefully slide it
into the filter body (Figure 45).
3. Carefully slide the primary filter over the safety filter
(Figure 45).
Note: Ensure that the primary filter is fully seated
by pushing on its outer rim while installing it.
Important: Do not press on the soft inside area
of the filter.
4. Install the air cleaner cover with the side indicated as
up facing upward and secure the latches (Figure 45).

Servicing the Engine Oil

Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SG, SH, SJ, or
higher)
Oil Capacity: with a filter change, 59 ounces (1.75 L);
with no filter change, 54 ounces (1.6 L)
Viscosity: See the table below.
Note: Use of synthetic oil having 5W-20 or 5W-30
rating is acceptable, up to 4 degrees C (40 degrees F).
Note: Synthetic oils will provide better starting in
extreme cold below -23 degrees C (-10 degrees F).
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Note: Check the oil when the engine is cold.
WARNING
Contact with hot surfaces may cause personal
injury.
Keep hands, feet, face, clothing and other body
parts away from the muffler and other hot surfaces.
Important: Do not overfill the crankcase with oil
because damage to the engine may result. Do not
run engine with oil below the low mark because the
engine may be damaged.
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers
to the neutral locked position and set the parking
brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position (Figure 47).
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Figure 46