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Checking the
Auger-Gearbox-Oil Level
Service Interval: Yearly—Check the auger-gearbox oil and
add oil if necessary.
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Clean the area around the pipe plug
Figure 48
1. Pipe plug
3. Remove the pipe plug from the gearbox.
4. Check the oil level in the gearbox. The oil should be at
the point of overflowing at the filler opening.
5. If the oil level is low, add GL-5 or GL-6, SAE 85-95
EP gear oil lubricant to the gearbox until the point of
overflow.
Note: Do not use synthetic oil.
6. Install the pipe plug in the gearbox.
Changing the Engine Oil
Service Interval: After the first 5 hours—Change the engine
oil.
Every 50 hours—Change the engine oil. Change the
engine oil every 25 operating hours when operating
the engine under a heavy load.
If possible, run the engine just before changing the oil because
warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants.
Use automotive detergent oil with an API service classification
of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher.
Use
Figure 49
below to select the best oil viscosity for the
outdoor temperature range expected:
(Figure
48).
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Figure 49
Engine Oil Capacities
Model
38823
1. Clean the area around the oil-drain plug
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Figure 50
1. Oil-drain plug
2. Slide an oil-drain pan under the drain extension and
remove the oil-drain plug.
Note: When removing the plug, ensure the tube does
not loosen.
3. Drain the oil.
Note: Dispose of the used oil properly at a local
recycling center.
4. Install the oil-drain plug.
5. Fill the crankcase with oil.
A. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap
counterclockwise and slowly pour oil into the
oil-fill tube to raise the oil level to the Full mark
on the dipstick. Do not overfill.
Engine Oil Capacity
0.89 to 0.95 L (30 to 32 oz)
(Figure
50).
(Figure
51).
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