Changing the Engine Oil
Service Interval: After the first 8 hours
Every 100 hours (more often in dirty or dusty
conditions).
Note:
Dispose of the used oil at a recycling center.
1.
Start the engine and let it run for 5 minutes.
Note:
This warms the oil so that it drains better.
2.
Park the machine so that the rear is slightly
lower than the front to ensure that the oil drains
completely.
3.
Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move
the motion-control levers to the N
position, and set the parking brake.
4.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position
Figure 49
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5.
Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified
oil into the filler tube and slowly add the
additional oil to bring it to the Full mark
50).
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6.
Start the engine and drive to a flat area.
7.
Check the oil level again.
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