Changing The Engine Oil And Filter (Engines With Remote Oil Tank) - Ferris SRS Z2 Series Operator's Manual

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Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
(Engines with Remote Oil Tank)
Engine Oil Type: 15W-50 synthetic oil. (See the engine
operator's manual for other oil recommendations.)
Engine Oil Change Amount: 5 qt (4,73 L).
Oil Change Interval: Every 500 hours.
Important: Always make sure that the mower is parked on a flat,
level surface when checking the engine oil level.
1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface. Engage the
parking brake and disengage the PTO. Allow the engine to
run until it is warm. This will warm the oil so it will drain
better. Turn the ignition switch to OFF, remove the ignition
key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operator's position.
2. Clean the area around the engine oil dipstick (A, Figure 25)
and oil fill cover (B) to remove any debris.
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3. Remove the engine oil dipstick and wipe with a clean cloth.
4. Cut the self-locking tie (C) that keeps the oil fill cover
securely closed. Open the oil fill cover.
5. Have a suitable container ready to capture dripping oil from
the engine oil filter (D) after it is removed. Remove the oil
filter by turning it counter-clockwise a 1/4 turn (E) and
then pulling up. Dispose of the used oil filter properly.
6. This mower is equipped with an oil drain valve (A, Figure
26) that is used to drain the oil from the remote oil tank. The
drain is located at the end of the oil drain hose (B) which is
connected to the bottom of the remote oil tank (C). There
is a clamp on the left hand side of the control tower where
the oil drain hose is stored when not in use. To catch the
drained engine oil, place a suitable container underneath
the oil drain valve.
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