Changing The Oil - Cushman 626823 Owner's Manual

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Remove the dipstick and wipe off the entire area with a lint free cloth.
Insert the dipstick fully into the dipstick hole and remove. Exam-
ine the level of the oil on the dipstick.
The engine can be operated safely as long as oil is within the safe
operating range as indicated on the dip stick. Do not operate
vehicle if oil level is below the safe area indicated on the dip-
stick.
Oil should be added to bring the level into the safe operating
range. Remember that oil expands as it gets hot, Do not overfill.
Check that the oil cap is firmly in place.
When adding oil between oil changes, do not mix brands and viscosity grades of oil. The oil dipstick/fill cap must be in place
before operating the engine. Failure to install the dipstick/fill cap will result in oil becoming contaminated and/or oil being dis-
charged into the engine compartment.

Changing the Oil

Tool List
Socket, 19 mm ............................................................ 1
Ratchet........................................................................ 1
Extension, 8" ............................................................... 1
For maximum performance and longevity, the engine oil
should be replaced after the first 8 hours of operation. After the
initial oil change, it should be changed every 125 hours of
operation or semi-annually, whichever comes first.
The selection of oil is dependent upon the service that the
vehicle will perform. Most vehicles require 10W-30 oil,
whereas vehicles used at capacity or near capacity load appli-
cations will utilize 10W-40 oil after a break-in period of 100
hours.
If vehicle is to be stored over winter months, it can be stored with old
oil left in engine. The oil should be changed as part of spring mainte-
nance. This will remove any moisture that has accumulated during
storage.
Be aware that engine fluids may be hot and contact to the skin may cause severe burns. Wear
rubber gloves to protect skin from exposure to the old oil and degreaser.
The oil should be changed with engine warm. Park vehicle on a level sur-
face, engage parking brake and remove key. Place a drain pan under
engine. Wipe top of the engine clean with a cloth. Remove the oil fill
cap.
Be careful of hot oil when drained. It may be hot
enough to burn you severely
MAINTENANCE
Fill Cold Engine
To This Point
Add Oil
Qty. Tool List
Oil Filter Wrench ..................................................... 1
Oil Drain Pan........................................................... 1
0
-20
F
0
-30 -20
C
Oil Fill Cap
Maximum Oil Level
For Hot Engine
Do Not Overfill
Safe
Operating Range
Hot Engine
HEAVY DUTY WORK
10W-40
10W-30
LIGHT DUTY WORK
10W-30
0 20 40 60 80
-10 0 10 20
(AIR TEMPERATURE)
5
Qty.
100
30 40
5 - 11