Takeuchi TCR50 Operator's Manual page 110

MAINTENANCE
After First 50 Hours (New Machines Only)
Replacing the Engine Oil and Oil
Filter
WARNING
� Stop the engine and allow the machine
to cool down before performing
maintenance.
• The engine, muffler, radiator
many other parts of the machine
are hot directly after the engine is
stopped. Touching these parts will
cause burns.
• The engine oil is also hot.
Be careful when loosening caps
and plugs. Working on the machine
under these conditions could result
in burns.
� Never jump off the machine. Use the
steps and handrails when climbing
on and off the machine, and always
support your body at three points with
your hands and feet.
Supplement: The machine should be taken
into a workshop for replacing the oil filter.
This workshop should have a underground
working facility.
Engine oil
1. Open the engine hood and remove the oil
supply cap (2).
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2. Loosen the bolts and remove the under
cover (4).
3. Place a pan for catching the spent oil
under the drain plug (3).
4. Remove the drain plug (3) and drain the
oil.
� When a drain valve is included
4. Remove cap (A), install connector (B) and
drain the oil. (The oil comes out when the
screw is tightened.)
5. Remove connector (B) and install cap (A).
IMPORTANT: Check the spent oil. If it
contains large amounts of metal powder,
consult a Takeuchi sales or service
outlet.
5. Tighten the drain plug (3).
6. Install the under cover (4).
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