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Changing the Engine Oil
Service Interval: After the first 5 hours
Every 100 hours (May need more often under
severe conditions.)
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the PTO, and engage the parking brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Drain oil while engine is warm from operation.
4.
Lift and lock the thigh pad.
5.
Remove and retain the rear guard.
6.
Remove and retain the knob, washer, and air
deflector located under the machine.
Figure 19
1. Air deflector
7.
The oil drain valve is located on the left side of
the engine.
Place the pan under the machine to catch the
oil. Loosen the oil drain valve and allow the oil
to drain. Tighten the oil drain valve.
8.
Replace the oil filter per the Engine Owner's
Manual. Clean around the oil filter and carefully
remove the filter by unscrewing it. Make sure no
oil drains onto the belt drive or clutch through
the holes in the engine deck. Before the new
filter is installed, apply a thin coating of oil on the
surface of the rubber seal. Turn filter clockwise
until rubber seal contacts the filter adapter, then
tighten filter an additional 2/3 to 3/4 turn.
9.
Clean around oil fill cap and remove cap. Fill to
specified capacity and replace cap.
10.
Use oil recommended in the
Engine-Oil Level (page 27)
overfill. Start the engine and check for leaks.
Stop engine and recheck oil level.
11.
Wipe up any spilled oil from engine deck
mounting surfaces.
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2. Knob and washer
Checking the
section. Do not
12.
Reinstall the air deflector and rear guard.
13.
Lower the thigh pad.
Checking the Engine-Oil
Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the PTO, and engage the parking brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Complete the check with the engine cold.
4.
Clean the area around dipstick. Remove
the dipstick and wipe oil off. Reinsert the
dipstick according to the engine manufacturer's
recommendations. Remove the dipstick and
read the oil level.
5.
If the oil level is low, wipe off the area around
the oil fill cap, remove the cap and fill to the
FULL mark on the dipstick. Refer to the Engine
Owner's Manual for an appropriate API rating
and viscosity. Do not overfill.
Important:
Do not operate the engine with the
oil level below the LOW (or ADD) mark on the
dipstick, or over the FULL mark.
Checking the Spark Plugs
Service Interval: Every 160 hours
Remove spark plugs, check condition and reset gaps,
or replace with new plugs. See Engine Owner's
Manual.
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