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Changing the Oil
Service Interval: Every 100 hours
1.
Start the engine and let it run 5 minutes. This
warms the oil so that it drains better.
2.
Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly
lower than the opposite side to ensure that the
oil drains completely.
3.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
4.
Place a pan below the drain. Rotate the oil drain
valve to allow the oil to drain
Note:
Insert a hose may be inserted onto the
drain valve to direct the oil flow. The hose is not
included with the machine.
5.
When the oil has drained completely, close the
drain valve.
Note:
Dispose of the used oil at a recycling
center.
Figure 18
1. Oil drain valve
6.
Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified
oil into the filler tube
7.
Check the oil level; refer to
Oil Level (page
23).
8.
Slowly add the additional oil to bring it to the
Full mark.
(Figure
18).
2. Oil drain hose (Not
included)
(Figure
17).
Checking the Engine
Changing the Oil Filter
Service Interval: Every 200 hours
Note:
Change the oil filter more frequently when the
operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
1.
Drain the oil from the engine; refer to
the Oil (page
2.
Remove the old filter and wipe the filler adapter
gasket surface
1. Oil filter
2. Adapter gasket
3.
Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket
on the replacement filter
4.
Install the replacement oil filter to the filter
adapter, turn the oil filter clockwise until the
rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then
tighten the filter an additional 2/3 to 1 turn
(Figure
19).
5.
Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new
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oil; refer to
6.
Run the engine for about 3 minutes, shut off the
engine, and check for oil leaks around the oil
filter.
7.
Check the engine oil level and add oil if needed.
24
24).
(Figure
19).
Figure 19
3. Adapter
(Figure
19).
Servicing the Engine Oil (page
Changing
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23).
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