Engine Oil - Toro Z-Master Z149 Manual

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Figure 23
1. Cover nuts
2. Foam element
3. Paper element
4. Carefully remove the foam element from the paper
element (Fig. 23).
Cleaning the Foam and Paper Elements
1. Foam Element
A. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm
water. When the element is clean, rinse it
thoroughly.
B. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth
(do not wring).
C. Soak element in new engine oil (Fig. 24). Squeeze
the element to remove excess oil.
Important
Replace the foam element if it is torn or
worn.
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Figure 24
1. Foam element
2. Paper Element
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4. Wing nut
5. Air cleaner base
6. Cover
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2. Oil
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A. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to remove
dust and dirt (Fig. 25).
B. 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 25
1. Paper element
Installing the Foam and Paper Elements
Important To prevent engine damage, always operate
the engine with the complete foam and paper air cleaner
assembly installed.
1. Carefully slide the foam element onto the paper air
cleaner element (Fig. 23).
2. Place the air cleaner assembly onto the air cleaner base
and install wing nuts (Fig. 23).
3. Install the air cleaner cover and secure with cover nuts
(Fig. 23).

Engine Oil

Change oil:
After the first 8 operating hours.
After every 100 operating hours.
Note: Change oil more frequently when operating
conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
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