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The cutting unit bevel gear
A sight glass is located in the plug on the front of the bevel
gear.
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Check the level when the cutting unit is in the down
position.
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When filling, raise the cutting unit to the transport position
and remove the plug with the sight glass.
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Fill with gear oil SAE 80W/90.
Changing the oil
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Empty the bevel gear through the sight glass using a
pump fitted with a plastic tube that extends to the bottom
of the housing.
Alternative: Remove the cutting unit and plastic covers.
Place the cutting unit on its edge and empty the bevel gear
through the plug.
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Fill the bevel gear with 0.4 litres of gear oil SAE 80W/90
Checking the engine's oil level.
Check the oil level in the engine when the Rider stands
horizontal with the engine switched off. Do not check the oil
with the engine running.
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Open the engine cover.
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Loosen the dipstick, pull it up and wipe it off.
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Now insert the dipstick again, without tightening it.
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Pull the dipstick out again and read the oil level.
The oil level should be between the markings on the dipstick.
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If the level is approaching the ADD mark, top up the oil to
the FULL mark on the dipstick.
The oil filler is on the valve cap.
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Tighten the dipstick correctly before starting the engine.
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Start and run the engine at idling speed for approx. 30
seconds.
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Turn off the motor. Wait 30 seconds and check the oil
level.
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If necessary fill so that the oil comes up to the FULL mark
on the dipstick.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
The following oil classes are recommended:
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API Service Class: CH4 or ACEA E5 or higher.
Choose an oil with viscosity according to the temperature
ranges in the figure:
0W
5W 20
10W 30
15W 40
20W 50
20
-30
-20 -10
0
10
20
-22
-4
-14
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Do not mix different types of oil.
Replacing the engine oil
WARNING! Engine oil can be very hot if it is
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drained directly after stopping the engine.
Allow the engine to cool somewhat first.
The engine oil should be changed the first time after 25 hours
running time. It should then be changed after every 100 hours
of running time.
1 Open the engine cover.
2 Place a container underneath the engine oil drain plug.
3 Remove the dipstick. Remove the drain plug from the
engine.
4 Let the oil run out into the container.
5 Fit the drain plug and tighten it.
6 Change oil filter if necessary.
7 If necessary fill so that the oil comes up to the FULL mark
on the dipstick.
8 Run the engine warm, then check that there is no leakage
from the oil plug.
9 Check the engine oil level and top up if necessary.
IMPORTANT! Used engine oil, antifreeze etc. is a health
hazard and must not be disposed of on the ground or in
nature; it should always be disposed of at a workshop or
appropriate disposal location. Avoid skin contact; wash with
soap and water in case of spills.
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