Figure 123
1. Dipstick
2. Dipstick tube
4.
Fully insert the dipstick down into the dipstick
tube, then pull the dipstick out and check the oil
level.
Note:
If the oil level is between the Full and
Add oil-level marks, you do not need to add oil;
skip to step 7.
5.
If the oil level is low, remove the oil-fill cap
(Figure
124) and gradually add small amounts of
oil, checking the level frequently, until the level
reaches the Full mark on the dipstick.
Important:
Keep the engine-oil level
between the upper and lower limits on
the dipstick. Overfilling or underfilling the
engine oil may cause severe engine damage.
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3. Full oil-level mark
4. Add oil-level mark
1. Oil filler port
6.
Install the oil-fill cap and dipstick.
7.
Close and latch the hood; refer to
Hood (page
60).
Crankcase Oil Capacity
5.7 L (6.0 US qt) with the filter.
Changing the Engine Oil
and Filter
Service Interval: Every 500 hours
Draining the Engine Oil
1.
Prepare the machine for maintenance; refer to
Preparing for Maintenance (page
2.
Remove the oil filler cap.
3.
Align a drain pan under the drain plug.
4.
Remove the drain plug
oil drain into the pan.
1. Drain plug
66
Figure 124
2. Oil-fill cap
Closing the
59).
(Figure
125) and let the
Figure 125
2. Engine-oil pan
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