Every 250 Hours Or Annually; Changing Engine Oil; Draining Engine Oil - MacDon M1170 Operator's Manual

5.10 Every 250 Hours or Annually

Complete the following maintenance tasks every 250 hours of operation or annually, whichever occurs first:
• Change engine oil and filter. Refer to
• Change engine primary air filter. Refer to
• Check wheel drive lubricant level. Refer to
• Inspect exhaust system. Refer to
• Change engine gearbox oil. Refer to

5.10.1 Changing Engine Oil

Draining Engine Oil

WARNING
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key
from the ignition before leaving the operator's seat for any reason.
NOTE:
The engine should be warm prior to changing the oil.
1. Stop the engine and remove the key.
2. Place a drain pan with a capacity of about 24 liters (6 US gallons) under the engine oil drain.
3. Remove oil drain plug (A) and allow the oil to completely
finish draining.
4. Replace drain plug (A).
5. Check the condition of the used oil. If either of the
following is evident, have your Dealer correct the problem
before starting the engine:
• Thin black oil indicates fuel dilution
• Milky discoloration indicates coolant dilution
6. Dispose of used oil properly.
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
5.10.1 Changing Engine Oil, page
5.10.2 Maintaining Engine Air Filters, page
5.10.3 Checking Wheel Drive Lubricant Level, page
5.10.5 Inspecting Exhaust System, page
5.10.6 Changing Engine Gearbox Lubricant, page
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Figure 5.86: Engine Oil Drain Plug
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