Toro Z597-D Z Master, Operator'S Manual

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3. Tilt the seat forward and remove the front
engine panel (Figure 38).
Figure 38
1. Front engine panel 2. Knob
4. Release the latches on the air cleaner and pull
the air cleaner cover off of the air cleaner body
(Figure 39).
5. Clean the inside of the air cleaner cover with
compressed air.
6. Gently slide the primary filter out of the air
cleaner body (Figure 39). Avoid knocking the
filter into the side of the body.
7. Remove the safety filter only if you intend to
replace it.
Important:
Never attempt to clean the
safety filter. If the safety filter is dirty,
then the primary filter is damaged and you
should replace both filters.
8. Inspect the primary filter for damage by
looking into the filter while shining a bright
light on the outside of the filter. Holes in the
filter will appear as bright spots. If the filter
is damaged discard it.
Figure 39
1. Latches 4. Primary lter
2. Air cleaner cover 5. Safety lter
3. Air lter body
Servicing the Primary Filter
1. Do not clean the paper filter. Replace it after
200 operating hours (Figure 39).
2. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, or
damage to the rubber seal.
3. Replace the paper element if it is damaged.
Servicing the Safety Filter
Do not clean the safety filter. Replace it after
600 operating hours.
Important:
Never attempt to clean the
safety filter. If the safety filter is dirty, then
the primary filter is damaged and you should
replace both filters.
Installing the Filters
Important:
To prevent engine damage,
always operate the engine with both air filters
and cover installed.
1. If installing new filters, check each filter for
shipping damage. Do not use a damaged filter.
2. If the safety filter is being replaced, carefully
slide it into the filter body (Figure 39).
3. Carefully slide the primary filter over the safety
filter (Figure 39). Ensure that it is fully seated
by pushing on the outer rim of the filter while
installing it.
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