Engine Oil; Checking Engine Oil Level; Changing Engine Oil And Filter - Gehl RT175 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Engine Oil

Checking Engine Oil Level

Check the engine oil level daily before starting the
machine, or after every ten hours of use.
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Perform the "Mandatory Safety Shutdown
Procedure" on page 16.
3. Wait until the engine has cooled. See
"Maintenance and Service Safety Practices" on
page 21.
4. Open the engine cover "Engine Access" on
page 103.
5. Twist engine oil dipstick (C, Fig. 85) counter-
clockwise to unlatch it. Remove the dipstick
from the engine.
C
D
D – Add
E – Full
Fig. 85 – Engine Oil Dipstick
6. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth and replace
it in the engine. Push it in until it is fully
inserted.
7. Remove the dipstick again. The oil level should
be within the "Add" and "Full" marking.
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8. If the oil level is below the "Add" marking:
a. Clean the area around the oil fill cap (D)
with a clean cloth
b. Remove fill cap (D).
c. Add oil through the fill cap opening until the
level reaches the "Full" mark.
d. Replace and tighten fill cap (D).
IMPORTANT:
Do not over-fill the engine with oil.
Damage could result.

Changing Engine Oil and Filter

Change the engine oil and filter after the first 50
hours of use, and every 250 hours thereafter.
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Perform the "Mandatory Safety Shutdown
Procedure" on page 16.
3. Wait until the engine has cooled, but is not
completely cold. Oil will drain faster and more
completely if it is warm.
4. Open the engine cover "Engine Access" on
page 103.
5. Remove hardware (M, Fig. 86) securing engine
drain plug access panel (N). Remove panel to
access engine oil drain plug (O).
N
O
Fig. 86 – Engine Oil Drain Plug
M
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