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Changing the Engine Oil
Service Interval: After the first 5 hours
Yearly
Note:
Run the engine a few minutes before changing
the oil to warm it. Warm oil flows better and carries
more contaminants.
Engine Oil Specifications
Engine oil capacity
Oil viscosity
API service classification
*There is residual oil in the crankcase after you drain
the oil. Do not pour the entire capacity of oil into the
crankcase. Fill the crankcase with oil as directed in
the following steps.
1.
Move the machine to a level surface.
2.
Refer to
Preparing for Maintenance (page
3.
Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap
counterclockwise and pulling it out
Figure 32
4.
Tip the machine onto its side (so that the air
filter is up) to drain the used oil from the oil-fill
tube
(Figure
32).
0.5 L (16.9 fl oz)*
SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30
detergent oil
SJ or higher
25).
(Figure
32).
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5.
After draining the used oil, return the machine to
the operating position.
6.
Carefully pour about 3/4 of the engine capacity
of oil into the oil-fill tube.
7.
Wait 3 minutes for the oil to settle in the engine.
8.
Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
9.
Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube, but do not
screw it in, then remove the dipstick.
10.
Read the oil level on the dipstick; refer to
Checking the Engine-Oil Level (page
•
If the oil level on the dipstick is too low,
carefully pour a small amount of oil into the
oil-fill tube, wait 3 minutes, and repeat steps
8
through
10
is correct.
•
If the oil level on the dipstick is too high,
drain the excess oil until the oil level on the
dipstick is correct.
Important:
If the oil level in the engine is too
low or too high and you run the engine, you
may damage the engine.
11.
Install the dipstick into the oil-fill tube securely.
12.
Recycle the used oil properly.
Lubricating the Wheel
Gears
Service Interval: Every 25 hours
1.
Wipe the grease fittings just inside the rear
wheels with a clean rag
26
Figure 33
11).
until the oil level on the dipstick
(Figure
34).
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