Engine Oil And Filter - HUSTLER raptor Operator's Manual

Figure 4-6) The fuel system is designed to leave room for the
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fuel to expand with fuel temperature changes.
Overfilling the fuel tank may cause the following:
• Engine damage
• Fire hazard!
Fill to the bottom of the filler neck
A
B
A. Filler neck
Figure 4-6
Use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87
or higher. Maximum of 10% ethanol (E10) in fuel. Fuels with
greater than 10% ethanol (such as E15, E20 and E85) voids
warranty. Fuels with greater than 10% ethanol are not
approved for use and such illegal use could cause equipment
failure and pose a fire hazard.
Refer to the Engine Owner's Manual for additional fuel spec-
ification requirements.
Fuel Shut-off Valve
This mower is equipped with a fuel shut-off valve, located
in between the fuel tank and the mower frame crossmember.
When closed the fuel valve prevents fuel flow to the engine.
Figure 4-7
Valve shown in the open position
B
C
A. Fuel shut-off valve
B. Fuel tank
Figure 4-7
REV E
Maximum
Do Not
Overfill
B. Fuel tank
A
C. Crossmember

Engine Oil and Filter

If the engine has been running and is up to operating
temperature, allow the engine to cool before chang-
ing the oil. Engine and engine oil will be very hot, so
be very careful when changing oil and wear the
appropriate protective gear to avoid being burned or
exposed to engine oil.
Check engine oil daily and after every 4 hours of operation.
Mower must be on a level surface when checking oil. Refer to
engine manual and maintenance schedule for oil recommen-
dation and capacities.
Change the engine oil and filter after the first 5 hours of
operation and then per the engine manufacturer's recommen-
dations after that. If mower is being operated in extremely
dirty conditions, then it is recommended oil be changed more
frequently.
IMPORTANT: After the new oil filter has been installed,
clean up any oil which may have spilled onto the engine
plate, muffler, and heat shield.
Draining the Engine Oil:
1. Locate the oil drain valve on the lower right side of the
engine. Figure 4-8
2. Locate the oil drain hose that was supplied with the
machine. Be sure to clean and clear it of debris that
might block the flow of the engine oil. Figure 4-8
3. Attach one end of the hose onto the oil drain valve nip-
ple. Make sure the hose is pushed all the way onto the
valve. Figure 4-8
4. Position the loose end of the hose forward and down
in front of the right side transmission so that it can
drain into a suitable oil drain container.
5. With the hose in position, use a 10 mm wrench or
socket and open the valve approximately 4 turns in the
counterclockwise direction. Allow 10 minutes for
engine oil to adequately drain.
6. After oil is drained, close the valve by turning it in the
clockwise direction until it is fully closed.
7. Once the valve is closed, carefully remove the oil drain
hose and clean up any spilled oil.
IMPORTANT: All oil drips or spills must be cleaned off
of the exhaust system before operating the machine.
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