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6.
Remove the dipstick from the tube and check
the oil level.
Important:
Ensure that the oil level between
the upper and lower mark on the dipstick. If
you overfill or underfill the engine oil, you
may damage engine when running it.
7.
If the oil level is at the L
add oil as follows:
A.
Clean the filler cap and valve cover
71).
Figure 76
1. Valve cover
B.
Remove the filler cap.
C.
Slowly add additional oil to bring the oil level
to the F (full) mark on the dipstick.
D.
Install the filler cap.
8.
Fully insert the dipstick into the dipstick tube.
Important:
You must fully seat the dipstick
in the tube to seal the engine crankcase.
Failure to seal the crankcase may result in
engine damage.
9.
Install the hood; refer to
(page
45).
mark on the dipstick,
OW
(Figure
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2. Filler cap
Installing the Hood
Changing the Engine Oil
and Filter
Service Interval: After the first 50 hours
Every 100 hours
Draining the Engine Oil
Required tools: Drain hose 13 mm (1/2 inch)
1.
Start the engine and let it run for 5 minutes.
Note:
This warms oil drains better.
2.
Prepare the machine for maintenance; refer to
Preparing for Maintenance (page
3.
Remove the hood; refer to
(page
45).
4.
Remove the cap from the oil-drain valve,
assemble a hose 13 mm (1/2 inch) onto the
barbed fitting of the valve, and place the other
end of the hose into a drain pan
1. Hose
2. Oil-drain valve
5.
Open the drain valve by rotate it
counterclockwise slightly and pulling it
outward
(Figure
6.
When the oil has drained, push in drain valve,
rotate it clockwise until it latches, and remove
the hose.
50
44).
Removing the Hood
(Figure
Figure 77
77).
77).
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