Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
If possible, run the engine just before changing the
oil because warm oil flows better and carries more
contaminants than cold oil.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage the
parking brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Open the hood.
4.
Change the engine oil as shown in
Figure 41
5.
Replace the engine-oil filter as shown in
42.
Figure
41.
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6.
Fill the crankcase with oil; refer to
Specifications (page
Figure
Inspecting the Engine-Valve
Clearance
Service Interval: Every 800 hours
Inspect the engine-valve clearance. Refer to the
engine owner's manual.
42
Figure 42
Engine-Oil
41).
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