Changing The Engine Oil And Filter; Clean The Engine Compartment Area With Pressurized Air And Water; Engine Maintenance; Containing Spilled Fluids And Proper Disposal Of Waste - Ferris IS600 Series Operator's Manual

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Changing the Engine Oil and Filter

1. Warm the engine by running it for a few minutes.
(Refer to the engine operator's manual for oil and filter
replacement instructions.)
2. Raise the hood of the unit.
3. Remove the dipstick (A, Figure 36) to vent the crankcase
to allow the engine oil to drain easily.
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4. The engine oil drain plug (B) is located on the right side of
the unit on the engine oil pan.
5. Remove the skid plate (C) from the unit.
6. Place a drain pan under the oil drain plug to catch the oil.
Using the appropriate tool, remove the engine oil plug
and drain the engine into the drain pan.
7. After draining, replace the oil drain plug and wipe up any
spilled oil.
8. Place an absorbent shop cloth under the engine oil filter
(D). Remove the engine oil filter and replace with a new
one.
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NOTICE The engine manufacturer recommends that
you do not fill the oil filter with oil before installing. This
oil would not be filtered and could become contaminated.
Contaminated oil can cause accelerated wear to engine
components or engine damage.
9. Remove the shop cloth and wipe up any spilled oil.
10. Add new oil through the engine oil fill (E). Refer to
Lubricant Viscosity Recommendations for specific oil
recommendations.
11. Install the dipstick.
12. Start the engine and run the engine at IDLE for 2 minutes.
Perform this procedure to ensure that the lubrication
system has oil and that the oil filters are filled. Inspect the
oil filter for leaks.
13. Stop the engine and allow the oil to drain back to the
sump for a minimum of 10 minutes.
14. Check the engine oil level using the engine oil dipstick.
Add oil if needed.
15. Install the skid plate.
Clean the Engine Compartment Area
with Pressurized Air and Water
Pressurized air and/or water can cause debris and/or hot
water to be blown out. This action could result in personal
injury.
When pressurized air and/or pressurized water is used for
cleaning wear protective clothing, protective shoes, and eye
protection. Eye protection includes goggles or a protective
face shield.
The maximum air pressure for cleaning purposes must be
below 205 kPa (30 psi). The maximum water pressure for
cleaning purposes must be below 275 kPa (40 psi).

Engine Maintenance

For engine maintenance schedules and procedures, please
refer to the engine operator's manual.
Containing Spilled Fluids and Proper
Disposal of Waste
Make sure that fluids are contained when performing
inspection, maintenance, testing, adjustment, and repair
of the unit. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable
leakproof containers before opening or disassembling any
component containing fluids. Do not pour waste onto the
ground, down a drain. or into any source of water.
Improper disposal of waste can threaten the environment.
Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and
mandates.
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