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Changing the Engine Oil
Service Interval: Every 100 hours (more often in dirty
or dusty conditions).
Note:
Dispose of the used oil at a recycling center.
1.
Start the engine and let it run for 5 minutes.
Note:
This warms the oil so that it drains better.
2.
Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly
lower than the opposite side to ensure that the
oil drains completely.
3.
Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO) and
engage the parking brake.
4.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
5.
Drain the oil from the engine
Figure 58
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6.
Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified
oil into the filler tube and slowly add the
additional oil to bring it to the Full mark
59).
Figure 59
7.
Start the engine and drive to a flat area.
8.
Check the oil level again.
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