Servicing The Air Cleaner - Toro Z Master Z147 Operator's Manual

Installing the Blades
1. Install the blade onto the spindle shaft (Fig. 27).
Important The curved part of the blade must be
pointing upward toward the inside of the mower to ensure
proper cutting.
2. Install the flat washer, lock washer and blade bolt
(Fig. 27). Torque the blade bolt to 85–110 ft-lb
(115–150 N m).
Important Make sure blade is torqued to 85–110 ft-lb
(115–150 N m).

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Foam Element: Clean and re-oil after every 25 operating
hours.
Paper Element: Clean after every 100 operating hours.
Replace after every 300 operating hours or
yearly. Which ever comes first.
Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every few
hours) if operating conditions are extremely dusty or
sandy.
Removing the Foam and Paper Elements
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.
3. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from
getting into the engine and causing damage. Unlatch
two side latches and remove the air cleaner cover
(Fig. 30).
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Figure 30
1. Cover
2. Foam element
3. Paper element
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4. Wing nut
5. Air cleaner base
6. Latches
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4. Carefully remove the foam element from the paper
element (Fig. 30).
5. Unscrew the wing nut and remove the paper element
(Fig. 30).
Cleaning the Foam Element
1. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm water.
When the element is clean, rinse it thoroughly.
2. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth (do
not wring).
3. Soak element in new engine oil. (Fig. 31). Squeeze the
element to remove excess oil.
Important Replace the foam element if it is torn or
worn.
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Figure 31
1. Foam element
Cleaning the Paper Element
1. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to remove
dust and dirt (Fig. 32).
2. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, and damage
to the rubber seal.
Important Never clean the paper element with
pressurized air or liquids, such as solvent, gas, or
kerosene. Replace the paper element if it is damaged or
cannot be cleaned thoroughly.
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Figure 32
1. Paper element
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2. Oil
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2. Rubber seal