Maintenance & Adjustments; Periodic Maintenance - Exmark Frontrunner Operating Manual

4. MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS

4.1 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

4.1.1 Check engine oil level:
a) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Make sure unit is on a
level surface.
b) Tilt seat forward and raise hood to gain access to access to engine area.
c) Check with engine cold.
d) Clean area around dipstick. Remove dipstick and wipe oil off. Reinsert the
dipstick and push it all the way down into the tube. Remove the dipstick and
read the oil level.
e) If the oil level is low, wipe off the area around the oil fill cap, remove cap and
fill to the "FULL" mark on the dipstick. Use oil as specified in Engine
Owner's Manual. DO NOT overfill.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate the engine with the oil level below the
"LOW" (or "ADD") mark on the dipstick, or over the "FULL" mark.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ While maintenance or adjustments are
being made, someone could start the
engine.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Accidental starting of the engine could
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦
Remove the key from the ignition switch
and engage parking brake. Disconnect
the negative battery cable before you do
any maintenance.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ The engine can become very hot.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Touching a hot engine can cause severe
burns.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦
Allow the engine to cool completely before
service or making repairs around the
engine area.
Service Interval: Daily
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