Use and Care Manual

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Models Z540M and Z540R
4. Prepare to drain oil:
• Models Z525E, Z535M and Z535R — Disconnect oil drain hose
(A) from the side of the engine and lower hose, routing the oil
drain hose down through the opening behind the transmission oil
reservoir bottle. Ensure that the drain valve will not drain onto
the transmission housing, transmission fan and frame.
• Models Z540M and Z540R — Put drain pan under drain valve
(A).
5. Drain oil:
• Models Z525E, Z535M and Z535R — Loosen dipstick (C).
Remove the oil drain cap (B) and drain the oil into an approved
container until the oil has drained completely.
• Models Z540M and Z540R — Do not loosen dipstick (C) until the
oil drain valve is partially open. Partially open drain valve and
slowly loosen dipstick cap to ensure oil ow control. Once oil
begins draining, loosen dipstick cap and oil drain valve cap
completely. Drain the oil into an approved container until the oil
has drained completely.
6. Wipe dirt from around oil lter (D). Place a drain pan under oil lter,
and remove lter.
7. Put a light coat of fresh, clean oil on the new lter gasket.
8. Install replacement oil lter by turning oil lter to the right
(clockwise) until the rubber gasket contacts lter base. Tighten lter
an additional one-half turn.
9. After oil has drained, install the drain cap (B) on all models.
10. Models Z525E, Z535M and Z535R — Attach drain hose assembly
(A) to side of engine
11. Add oil no higher than FULL mark on dipstick. Begin with per
specication, do not overll.
Specication
Models Z525E, Z535M and Z535R Beginning Oil — Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6 L
(1.75 qt)
Models Z540M and Z540R Beginning Oil — Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1 L
(2.2 qt)
12. Tighten dipstick.
13. Start and run engine at idle to check for leaks. Stop engine. Fix any
leaks before operating.
14. Check oil level. Add oil if necessary.
Cleaning Engine Screen Guard
Model Z525E
The Z525E engine incorporates a removable guard over the rotating
ywheel cover at the top of the engine. The guard should be removed
to check for and remove any debris daily in conjunction with checking
engine oil level.
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1. Locate rotating screen guard (A) at top of engine, and the two
retaining tabs (B), embossed with a nger symbol.
2. Remove screw (C) (if equipped). Push in on the two retaining tabs
(B) and lift off guard (A).
3. Clean guard and ywheel cover of debris.
4. Install guard after cleaning.
Models Z535M and Z535R
Removal of engine screen guard is not necessary.
Models Z540M and Z540R
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