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FLEET
400
M INTEN NCE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
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Have qualified personnel do all maintenance and
troubleshooting work.
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Turn the engine off before working inside the machine
or servicing the engine.
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Remove guards only when necessary to perform
maintenance and replace them when the maintenance
requiring their removal is complete. If guards are
missing from the machine, obtain replacements from a
Lincoln Distributor. (See Operating Manual Parts List.)
Read the Safety Precautions in the front of this manual
and in the Engine Owner's Manual before working on this
machine.
Keep all equipment safety guards, covers, and devices in
position and in good repair. Keep hands, hair, clothing,
and tools away from the gears, fans, and all other moving
parts when starting, operating, or repairing the
equipment.
NAMEPLATES / WARNING dECALS MAINTENANCE
Whenever routine maintenance is performed on this machine or at
least yearly - inspect all nameplates and labels for legibility.
Replace those that are no longer clear. Refer to the parts list for
replacement items.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
At the end of each day's use, refill the fuel tank to minimize
moisture condensation in the tank. Running out of fuel tends to
draw dirt into the fuel system. Also, check the crankcase oil level
and add oil if indicated.
ENGINE OIL CHANGE
Drain the engine oil while the engine is warm to assure
rapid and complete draining. It is recommended that each time
the oil is changed the oil filter be changed as well.
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Be sure the unit is off. Disconnect the negative battery cable to
ensure safety.
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Locate oil drain hose and valve hanging on side fan guard, pull
through the hole in the case.
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Open oil drain valve by lifting up cap and rotate 90° counter-
clockwise. Pull to open and drain the oil into a suitable container
for disposal.
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Close the drain valve by rotating lever 90° clockwise.
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Re-fill the crankcase to the upper limit mark on the dipstick with
the recommended oil (see engine operation manual OR engine
service items decal OR below). Replace and tighten the oil filler
cap securely.
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Push oil drain hose and valve back into unit, re-connect negative
battery cable, and close doors and engine top cover before
restarting unit.Wash your hands with soap and water after
handling used motor oil. Please dispose of used motor oil in a
manner that is compatible with the environment. We suggest
you take it in a sealed container to your local service station or
recycling center for reclamation. DO NOT throw it in the trash;
pour it on the ground or down a drain.
SAE 10W30 is recommended for general, all temperature use, 5F
to 104F (-15C to 40C).
See engine owner's manual for more specific information on oil
viscosity recommendations.
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MAINTENANCE
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