Engine Oil Level Check; Engine Oil Change; Transaxle Oil - American Sportworks LANDmaster Operator's Safety And Service Manual

SECTION 6

Engine Oil Level Check

Refer to figure 6 .6 & 6 .7
Check engine oil daily with filler cap/dipstick located at the engine rear end as
follows:
1 . Park Vehicle on a level surface, set park brake, turn off ignition switch, and
remove key .
2 . Remove filler cap/dipstick and wipe it clean .
3 . Insert and remove dipstick without screwing it into the fill neck . Check oil level
shown on dipstick .
4 . Fill to edge of oil fill hole with recommended oil when oil levels are low .
5 . Replace filler cap/dipstick and tighten securely .

Engine Oil Change

Refer to figure 6 .8
Warm oil drains quickly and completely . Therefore, drain used engine oil while
engine is still warm as follows:
1 . Park vehicle on a level surface, set park brake, turn off ignition switch, and
remove key .
2 . Place a suitable container below engine to catch used oil . Remove filler cap/
dipstick and drain plug .
3 . Allow used oil to drain completely and then reinstall and tighten drain plug
securely .
4 . Dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is compatible with the environment .
Do not throw used oil in the trash. Do not pour it on the
ground, or down a drain.
5 . Fill oil to the outer edge of the oil fill hole, using a funnel, with recommended oil .
Engine must be level when filling .
6 . Replace filler cap/dipstick and tighten securely .
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Transaxle Oil

A general description for transaxle oil maintenance, recommendations, and
capacities is provided below .
NOTE
Running vehicle low on transaxle oil can damage
transaxle and void warranty .
Transaxle Oil Type, Fill, and Drain
Refer to figures 6 .9 & 6 .10
* Fill cap location: At rear left hand side (see figure 6 .10)
* Drain plug location: At bottom center of transaxle .
* Type of Lubrication: SAE 30W oil .
* Transaxle Lubrication Capacity: 20 oz .
Transaxle Oil Maintenance Schedule
* Check transaxle housing for damage and possible oil leakage after each use .
* Check transaxle oil level every 6 months or every 200 hours (whichever comes
first) .
Park vehicle on a level surface, set park brake, turn off ignition switch, and remove
key . Use a clean long bladed screw driver (or similar object) insert into filler hole
until it touches the bottom of gear case . Remove the screw driver . There should be
approximately 2 .1/4" to 2 .1/2" of oil visible on screw driver . Refer to figure 6 .9
* Change transaxle oil once a year or every 600 hours (whichever comes first) .
figure 6 .6
figure 6 .7
maintenance
figure 6 .9
figure 6 .8