Engine Maintenance
Changing the Engine Oil
Service Interval: After the first 20 hours—Change the
engine oil.
Every 100 hours—Change the engine oil.
1. Start and run the engine for a few minutes to warm the
engine oil; then shut off the engine.
2. Raise the machine onto the transport wheels.
3. Tilt the machine so that the end of the machine with
the engine is closer to the ground, and support the
other end to hold it in this position.
4. Install the drain hose onto the drain valve
5. Place the other end of the hose into a suitable container
for oil
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6. Turn the oil drain valve 1/4 turn counterclockwise to
start draining the oil
7. When all the oil is drained, turn the oil drain valve 1/4
turn clockwise to close the valve
8. Remove the drain hose and wipe any oil that may have
spilled.
9. Fill the crankcase with the specified oil; refer to
Checking the Level of the Engine Oil (page
10. Dispose of the oil properly. Recycle it according to
local codes.
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