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Checking the Engine Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Note: The best time to check the engine oil is when the
engine is cool before it has been started for the day. If it
has already been run, allow the oil to drain back down
to the sump for at least 10 minutes before checking. If
the oil level is at or below the 'add' mark on the dipstick,
add oil to bring the oil level to the 'full' mark. DO NOT
OVERFILL. If the oil level is between the 'full' and
'add' marks, no oil addition is required.
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Turn the ignition key to off, and remove the key.
3. Clean around the oil dipstick (Figure 24) so that dirt
cannot fall into the filler hole and damage the engine.
Figure 24
1. Oil dipstick
4. Unscrew the oil dipstick and wipe the end clean
(Figure 24).
5. Slide the oil dipstick fully into the filler tube, but do
not thread onto tube (Figure 24).
6. Pull the dipstick out and look at the metal end. If the
oil level is low, slowly pour only enough oil into the
filler tube to raise the level to the Full mark.
Important: Do not overfill the crankcase with
oil and run the engine. Engine damage can
result.
Changing the Oil
Service Interval: Every 100 hours
1. Start the engine and let it run five minutes. This
warms the oil so it drains better.
2. Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly
lower than the opposite side to ensure the oil drains
completely.
3. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
2. Filler tube
4. Place a pan below the drain. Rotate oil drain valve to
allow oil to drain (Figure 25).
Note: A hose may be inserted onto the drain valve
to direct the oil flow.
5. When oil has drained completely, close the drain
valve.
Note: Dispose of the used oil at a recycling center.
1. Oil drain valve
6. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil
into the filler tube (Figure 24).
7. Check the oil level; refer to Checking the Engine Oil
Level.
8. Slowly add the additional oil to bring it to the Full
mark.
Changing the Oil Filter
Service Interval: Every 200 hours
Note: Change the oil filter more frequently when the
operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing the
Engine Oil.
2. Remove the old filter and wipe the filler adapter
gasket surface (Figure 26).
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Figure 25
2. Oil drain hose (not
included)
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