Checking The Engine Oil Level; Changing The Engine Oil And Filter; Engine Maintenance; Disposing Of Used Engine Oil - Ferris Voyager FS5250 Series Operator's Manual

4. Remove the hoses from the fuel filter.
5. Install the new filter in the proper flow direction in the fuel
line.
6. Secure with the hose clamps.
7. Reconnect the negative battery cable when finished.

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Interval: Before each use.
1. Use the engine oil dipstick (A, Figure 31) to check the
engine oil level.
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2. If necessary, add engine oil through the oil fill (B).
Refer to the engine operator's manual for specific engine oil
check and fill procedures.

Changing the Engine Oil and Filter

1. Warm engine by running for a few minutes. (Refer to
the engine operator's manual for oil & filter replacement
instructions.)
2. Remove the oil drain hose (A, Figure 32) from it's storage
location and route the hose into a position so that when
the oil drain cap (B) is removed the oil can be drained into
an adequately sized pan.
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3. Place an adequately sized pan under the oil drain hose to
catch the oil. Using the appropriate tools, remove the oil
drain cap from the oil drain hose and drain the engine oil.
4. After draining, replace the cap and wipe up any spilled oil.
Reinstall the oil drain hose into its storage position so it is
retained during normal operation.
5. Place an absorbent shop cloth under the engine oil filter
(C). Remove the engine oil filter and replace with a new
one.
6. Add engine oil (refer to engine operator's manual) in the
fill tube (B, Figure 33) and check the amount of oil in the
engine using the engine oil dipstick (A).
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7. Remove the shop cloth and wipe up any spilled oil.

Engine Maintenance

For engine maintenance schedules and procedures, please
refer to the engine operator's manual.

Disposing of Used Engine Oil

Used oil is a hazardous waste product and must be discarded
correctly. Do not discard with household waste. Check with
your local authorities, service center, or dealer for safe
disposal and recycling facilities.

Fuse Location and Identification

The electrical system for this unit is equipped with a fuse box
with several fuses. See Figure 34 and the chart below for the
identification and amperage of the fuses.
To access the fuse box, raise the operator cushion. The fuse
box is located on the left side of the engine.
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