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Maintenance Instructions
3.
Remove the dipstick, oil fill cap, and oil drain
plug, and drain the oil into a suitable container.
Be sure to allow ample time for complete
drainage.
4.
Before removing the oil filter, clean the area
around the filter to keep dirt and debris out of
the engine.
5.
Remove the old oil filter and wipe off the filter
mounting surface on the engine.
Oil Filter
Dipstick, Oil Fill and Oil Filter Locations
(View from Above Left Side of Tractor)
Oil Drain Location
(View from Rear of Tractor)
6.
Apply a thin coating of new oil to the rubber gas
ket on the replacement oil filter.
IMPORTANT: Use ONLY oil filters from the en
gine manufacturer (Kohler P/N 52 050 02). Af
termarket oil filters may not seal properly and/or
may not have the cor rect pressure relief valve
for proper lubrication.
Dipstick
Oil Fill
Oil Drain
Plug
7.
Install the new oil filter on the engine. Turn the
filter clockwise until the rubber gasket con tacts
the sealing surface, then tighten an additional
2/3 turn.
8.
Reinstall the drain plug. Make sure it is tight
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ened to 10 lb
ft (14 N
9.
Fill the crankcase with new, clean oil. Use only
crankcase lubricants recommended by the en
gine manufacturer. Refer to Specifications in
this manual or the engine owner's manual. Use
the recommended oil viscosity for the expected
ambient temperature. Oil with the correct vis
cosity will aid starting in cold weather and as
sure proper lubrication in hot weather. Fill up
to, but not above the "F" mark on the dipstick.
Crankcase capacity is 2.0 quarts (1.9 liters)
when changing oil and filter.
IMPORTANT: Check the dipstick reading before
adding the last 1/2 pint of oil and fill only to the
"F" mark. The oil level should never be above the
"F" mark on the dipstick; overfilling can result in
engine overheating, loss of power, and possible
engine damage.
10. Start the engine and check for oil leaks around
the oil filter. Stop the engine, recheck the oil
level, and add oil if necessary. (When the en
gine is first operated with a new oil filter, the oil
level will drop slightly as the filter is filled with
oil.)
Mower Deck Spindle Lubrication
Lubricate each deck spindle grease fitting every 25
hours. Use SAE general purpose lithium or molyb
denum base grease for grease fittings.
LUBRICATION
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