General Engine Maintenance; Engine Oil And Oil Filter - Land Pride 357-344M Operator's Manual

Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication

General Engine Maintenance

Detailed instructions and recommendations for break-in
and general maintenance are specified in the Engine
Operator's Manual. Please refer to this manual for engine
servicing, lubricating oil levels with capacity and viscosity
recommendations, bolt torques, etc. The engine
warranty is backed by the engine manufacturer.
Special attention should be paid to applicable data which
is not duplicated here.

Engine Oil and Oil Filter

Refer to Figure 5-23 on page 45:
See "Engine Specifications & Capacities" on page 50
and Engine Operator's Manual for maintenance
schedule. oil type, and capacity. Check oil daily and after
every 4 hours of operation. Mower must be sitting level
when checking oil. Change engine oil and oil filter after
the first 5 hours of operation and per engine
manufacturer's recommendations thereafter. Change oil
more frequently if mower is operated in extremely dirty
conditions.
IMPORTANT: Make certain engine is level and you
are inserting the dipstick correctly when checking
oil. Incorrect oil levels can cause engine problems.
Check Engine Oil
Refer to Figure 5-22:
1. Park on a level surface, shut engine off, and allow
time for oil to cool and drain into the sump.
2. Clean area around oil fill cap/dipstick (#1) of dirt and
debris before removing it. Unscrew oil fill cap and
wipe dipstick clean.
3. Check oil level on dipstick. Insert dipstick fully
without screwing it in and removing again to check
oil level.
4. If oil level on the dipstick is near or below the lower
limit mark, then add recommended oil until it reaches
the full mark. Do not overfill.
1. Oil Fill Cap/dipstick
2. Oil Drain Valve
3. Oil Filter
4. Fuel Filter
5. Engine Cooling Fan
6. Air Filter Cover
7. Muffler
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Figure 5-22
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5. Reinstall oil filler cap/dipstick by screwing it in firmly.
Change Engine Oil
Refer to Figure 5-22:
1. Park unit on a flat surface. Make sure blade
engagement switch is (OFF), both control levers are
(OUT) and park brake is (ON). Stop engine and
remove ignition key.
2. Place a suitable container on the ground beneath
drain valve (#2).
3. Unscrew oil drain valve (#2) until oil flows freely and
valve head offers some resistance. Do not unscrew
valve any farther.
4. Remove oil filter with a filter wrench and let
remaining oil drain out. Discarding oil filter in a
manner that is compatible with the environment.
5. Clean engine oil filter base. Coat new filter O-ring
with clean engine oil and install filter to engine oil
filter base.
6. Hand tighten oil filter until O-ring seats. Finish
tightening by turning filter to the specifications
provided in the Engine Operator's Manual.
7. Retighten drain valve (#2).
8. Dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is
compatible with the environment. Do not throw used
oil in the trash, pour it on the ground, or down a drain.
9. Fill engine with correct oil and quantity provided in
Engine Operator's Manual and specifications on
page 50 of this manual. Do not overfill with oil.
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10. Replace oil fill cap/dipstick, start engine, and check
oil filter for leaks.
11. Stop engine and check oil level. See "Check Engine
Oil" on this page.
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