Toro Z287L Z–Master Operator's Manual page 33

Viscosity: See table below
USE THESE SAE VISCOSITY OILS
Checking Oil Level
Note: Check oil when engine is cold.
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the
ignition key to "OFF" to stop the engine. Move levers
to neutral locked position and apply parking brake.
Remove the key.
2. Clean around the oil dipstick so dirt cannot fall into
the filler hole and damage the engine (Fig. 27).
3. Pull the oil dipstick out and wipe the metal end clean
(Fig. 27).
4. Slide the oil dipstick fully into the fillercap. Pull the
dipstick out and look at the metal end (Fig. 27). If oil
level is low, slowly pour only enough oil into the filler
tube to raise the level to the "FULL" mark.
Important
Do not overfill the crankcase with oil
because the engine may be damaged. Do not run engine
with oil below the low mark because the engine may be
damaged.
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Figure 27
1. Oil dipstick
2. Filler cap
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3. Metal end
Changing/Draining Oil
Replace the oil every 100 hours.
1. Start the engine and let it run five minutes. This warms
the oil so it drains better.
2. Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly
lower than the opposite side to assure the oil drains
completely. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set
the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to "OFF"
to stop the engine. Remove the key.
3. Place a pan below the oil drain. Rotate oil drain valve
to allow oil to drain (Fig. 28).
4. When oil has drained completely, close the drain
valve.
Note: Dispose of the used oil at a certified recycling
center.
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Figure 28
1. Oil drain
5. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified
amount of oil, page 32, into the filler tube (Fig. 27).
Now check the oil level; refer to Checking Oil Level,
page 33. Slowly add additional oil to bring to "FULL"
mark on dipstick.
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