Engine Air Filter - HUSTLER MDV Operator's Manual

Engine oil dipstick – accessed through the battery compart-
ment. Figure 4-12
Engine oil fill cap – located under the cargo bed.
Figure 4-13
Engine oil filter – located under the cargo bed. NOTE: This
is a remote filter and is not located directly on the engine.
Figure 4-13 & Figure 4-14
Change the engine oil and filter after the first 50 hours of
operation and every 100 hours after that. If vehicle is being
operated in extremely dirty conditions, then it is recom-
mended oil be changed more frequently. IMPORTANT: After
the new oil and filter have been installed, clean up any oil which
may have spilled.
Draining the Engine Oil:
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
• Place the gear select lever in the "NEUTRAL" position.
• Engage the park brake lever to set the park brakes.
• Rotate the ignition key counter-clockwise to the "OFF"
position.
• Remove the key from the switch before leaving the
vehicle.
2. Unlatch and tilt the cargo bed to the full raised posi-
tion to allow access to the engine.
3. Locate the oil drain plug on the engine oil pan.
4. Position a suitable oil drain container under the
machine below the oil drain.
5. Remove the engine oil drain plug. Allow 10 minutes for
the engine oil to adequately drain.
6. Remove the filter oil ring and re-install.
7. After the oil is drained, re-install the engine oil drain
plug and tighten.
8. Locate the engine oil fill cap on top of the engine and
add the proper oil.
9. After changing the oil, clean up any spilled oil.
IMPORTANT: All oil drips or spills must be cleaned off of
the engine and engine exhaust system before operating
the machine.

Engine Air Filter

Perform engine air filter maintenance per the Maintenance
Schedule shown elsewhere in this manual.
A specially designed dry filter is standard equipment on
these vehicles and supplies clean combustion air to the
engine. Figure 4-15
These vehicles are equipped with a safety filter. The filter
element slides over the safety filter. Figure 4-16
The safety element does not require servicing unless it
becomes contaminated with dirt or moisture.
REV A
A. Engine oil dipstick
B
A. Engine oil fill cap
Recommended Service Procedure
1. Open the evacuator valve, once a week or more fre-
quently if operating in dirty conditions, to clean out
large dust particles and dirt. Figure 4-15
2. Release clamps and remove element. Clean the air
cleaner canister with a damp cloth. Figure 4-15
3. Before installing a new element, inspect it by placing a
bright light inside and rotating the element slowly,
looking for any holes or tears in the paper. Also check
gaskets for cuts or tears. Do not attempt to use a dam-
aged element which will allow abrasive particles to
enter the engine.
4. Reinstall the dust cap. Make sure it seals all the way
around the air cleaner canister, then tighten the
clamps. Figure 4-15
5. Check all fittings and clamps periodically for tightness
and inspect hoses for holes or cracks.
4-6
Figure 4-12
A
B. Engine oil filter
Figure 4-13
A
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