Toro Z-Master Z149 Manual page 31

Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SG or SH)
Crankcase Capacity: 1.6 qt. (1.5 l) (When oil filter is not
removed)
Viscosity: See table below
USE THESE SAE VISCOSITY OILS
Checking Oil Level
Check engine oil level daily.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the
power take off (PTO) and turn the ignition key to
"OFF" to stop the engine. Remove the key.
2. Clean around the oil dipstick (Fig. 26) so dirt cannot
fall into the filler hole and damage the engine.
3. Unscrew the oil dipstick and wipe the end clean
(Fig. 26).
4. Slide the oil dipstick fully into the filler tube, do not
thread onto tube (Fig. 26). Pull the dipstick out and
look at the end. 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.
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Figure 26
1. Oil dipstick
2. Filler tube
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3. Dipstick end
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Changing/Draining Oil
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. Then 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. Use either a flat screw
driver, 3/8 wrench or 10mm wrench to open valve
(Fig. 27).
4. Rotate valve end clockwise to close valve. Rotate
valve end counterclockwise to open valve (Fig. 27).
5. When oil has drained completely, close the drain valve
(Fig. 27).
Note: Dispose of the used oil at a certified recycling
center.
Figure 27
1. Oil drain valve
6. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified
amount of oil, page 30, into the filler tube (Fig. 26).
Now check the oil level; refer to Checking Oil Level,
page 31. Slowly add additional oil to bring to "FULL"
mark on dipstick.
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