Toro Z Master 77248 Operator's Manual page 46

Figure 55
1. Air-cleaner body
2. Filter
4. Clean the inside of the air-cleaner cover with
compressed air.
5. Gently slide the filter out of the air-cleaner body
(Figure 56).
Note:
Avoid knocking the filter into the side of
the body.
Inspecting the Filter
Inspect the filter for damage by looking into the filter
while shining a bright light on the outside of the filter.
If the filter is dirty, bent, or damaged, replace it.
Note:
Holes in the filter appear as bright spots. Do
not clean the filter.
Installing the Filter
Important:
To prevent engine damage, always
operate the engine with the air filter and the cover
installed.
1. If you are installing a new filter, check the filter
for shipping damage.
Note:
Do not use a damaged filter.
2. Carefully slide the filter into the air-cleaner body
(Figure 56).
Note:
Ensure that the 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.
3. Install the air-cleaner cover and secure the
latches (Figure 56).
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3. Latch
4. Air-cleaner cover
Servicing the Engine Oil
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—For Toro
engines—check the engine-oil level.
After the first 5 hours/After the first
month (whichever comes first)—For Toro
engines—change the engine oil and filter.
Every 100 hours or yearly, whichever comes
first—For Toro engines—change the engine
oil and oil filter (more often in dirty or dusty
conditions).
Engine-Oil Specifications
Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SF, SG, SH, SJ,
or SL)
Crankcase Capacity: 2.4 L (81 fl oz) with oil filter
Viscosity: See the table below.
Checking the Engine-Oil Level
Note:
Check the oil when the engine is cold.
Important:
If you overfill or underfill the engine
crankcase with oil and run the engine, you may
damage the engine.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch (PTO), and 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.
Note:
Ensure that the engine is cool so that the
oil has had time to drain into the sump.
3. To keep dirt, grass clippings, etc., out of the
engine, clean the area around the oil-fill cap and
dipstick before removing it
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Figure 56
(Figure 47).
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