Servicing The Engine Oil - Toro Z Master Professional 5000 Series Operator's Manual

Servicing the Engine Oil

Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service class SJ or
higher)
Oil Capacity: with a filter change, 1.7 L (58 oz); with
no filter change, 1.4 L (48 oz)
Viscosity: See the table below.
Figure 44
Note:
Use of synthetic oil having 5W-20 or 5W-30
rating is acceptable, up to 4°C (40°F).
Note:
Synthetic oils will provide better starting in
extreme cold below -23°C (-10°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 your 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 blade-control switch (PTO), move
the motion-control levers to the N
position, and set the parking brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position
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