Changing Engine Oil; Draining The Engine Oil; Refilling The Engine; Transmission Oil Information - Argo 6 x 6 Vanguard Operator's Manual

OIL, FILTER AND LUBRICATION INFORMATION
Briggs & Stratton API Service Class SE, SF or SG
Figure 6-3 Oil Capacities

6.1.3 Changing Engine Oil

During the initial engine break-in period, change the oil after
the first 8 hours of operation for Briggs & Stratton and 20
hours of operation for the Kawasaki. After the break-in pe-
riod, change the engine oil every 50 operating hours, or more
frequently if the vehicle is operated in dusty or dirty condi-
tions.

Draining the Engine Oil

Each engine is equipped with a drain plug for draining the oil.
The drain plug location is shown in the engine owner's manual.
Drain the oil from the engine as follows:
SECTION 6
1. Start and warm up the engine so the oil will drain easily.
2. Level the vehicle so the oil will drain completely.
3. Place a suitable container under oil drain of engine and
remove drain plug with a wrench: a 7/16" open end wrench
or 7/16" square socket for Briggs & Stratton engines or a
21mm socket for Kawasaki engines.
There is limited space between the engine and power
pack frame. Cut down an empty plastic container to the
correct height so it will fit under the engine oil drain.
Make sure the container will hold the amount of oil in
the engine.
A ziploc plastic bag makes a convenient oil container.
It conforms to the space available and can be closed
securely when the oil is drained, then lifted neatly out of
the engine compartment.
PLEASE DISPOSE OF WASTE OIL PROPERLY TO
CONSERVE OUR ENVIRONMENT.
4. When all the oil has been drained from the engine, clean
and replace the drain plug. MAKE SURE it is properly
tightened before refilling the engine.
5. See Oil Filter Replacement in Section 6.3.3.

Refilling the Engine

Refill the engine through the oil fill port with the correct amount
of oil (Figure 6-3). Make sure the appropriate grade of oil is
used (Section 6.1.2). As you add oil, frequently check the
level with the dipstick. Do not overfill. Start engine. Check
for leaks. Stop the engine. Check the oil level. Add oil only
to the "Full" or "H" mark on the dipstick.

6.2 TRANSMISSION OIL INFORMATION

6.2.1 Checking the Transmission Oil Level

Check the transmission oil level every 50 operating hours.
All models of the ARGO are equipped with a transmission oil
dipstick (Figure 6-4). Clean the area around the dipstick be-
fore removing. Remove the dipstick by pulling up.
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Figure 6-4. Transmission dipstick