Yanmar YM276 Service Manual page 60

Fuel and Lubrication 10-155
ENGINE CRANKCASE
CHECKING ENGINE O I L LEVEL
Checking Oil Level
Remove engine oil dipstick. Observe engine oil level. If necessary,
and enough oil t o bring oil level to full mark on dipstick. See page
10-15-2 for specifications.
Tractor should be on a level surface when oil level is checked. If
it
i s not, check only t o make sure the crankcase is not dry. Recheck
oil level later, when tractor i s on level ground.
Draining and Filling Engine Crankcase
Every 100 hours of engine operation, replace oil in the engine
crankcase. Drain crankcase at the end of day's operation, at
which time the oil is hot and all foreign material is in suspection.
During cold weather operation with temperatures below
OOC
(3z°F),
change oil a t any seasonal change in temperature when oil
of a new viscosity is required.
1. Remove engine oil drain plug, and drain oil
2. Install drain plug, and add engine oil as specified on page
10-15-2. Capacity is
4.3
P
(1.14 U.S.gallons).
Oil level on the dipstick should be at the upper mark.
3.
Start engine, fun a short time and check for oil leaks, especially
around the filter body and drain plug.