Ransomes 933308G Maintenance & Parts Manual page 15

EC
Hydro
Midsize
ENGINE OIL
Do not perform engine maintenance without the
engine off, spark plug wires disconnected and PTO
disengaged.
AFTER FIRST FIVE (5) HOURS
While the engine is warm:
1. Release the oil drain hose assembly from the
engine clip J. Lay hose assembly over the frame
edge .
2. Remove the rubber cap D from the tip of the
hose assembly and turn the drain valve to allow
oil to drain from the engine. Dispose of used oil
in accordance with local requirements.
3. Clean drain valve and tighten the plastic portion
of the drain valve back into the metal portion of
the valve. Replace rubber cap over the tip of the
valve. Replace hose assembly back into engine
clip.
4. Change oil fi lter.
5. Fill the crankcase with fresh oil to the full mark.
Do not overfi ll. See engine manual for oil
specifi cations.
DAILY
1. Check oil level with the dipstick.
2. If oil is needed, add fresh oil of proper
viscosity and grade. See engine manual for oil
specifi cations. Do not overfi ll.
3. Replace dipstick before starting engine.
HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR
CHECK, DRAIN AND FILL
Check level every 100 hours or when a leak has oc-
curred. To check level: Remove reservoir cap. Add
10W30 oil until the oil level reaches the bottom of the
fi ller tube. Do not overfi ll.
EVERY 500 HOURS:
Change hydraulic oil and fi lter. Remove plug D to
drain reservoir. Remove and replace fi lter. Filter is
located on front of tank at G. Reinstall plug and fi ll
with 10W30 oil to the bottom of the fi ller tube F.
PERIODIC OIL CHANGES
1. See engine manual for oil and fi lter change inter-
vals after the break-in period.
2. Follow instructions for fi rst oil change, above.
LUBRICATION
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