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

Note:
Ensure that the primary filter is fully
seated by pushing on the outer rim while
installing it.
Important:
Do not press on the soft, inside
area of the filter.
4. Install the air-cleaner cover and secure the
latches (Figure 47).

Servicing the Engine Oil

Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SJ or higher)
Oil Capacity: with a filter change—1.65 L (56 oz);
without a filter change—1.50 L (51 oz)
Viscosity: See the table below.
Note:
Use of synthetic oil having 5W-20 or 5W-30
rating is acceptable, up to 4°C (40°F).
Note:
Synthetic oils 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 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 N
engage 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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Figure 48
-L position, and
EUTRAL OCK
(Figure 49).
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