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4. Put the dipstick back into the engine, tighten in
place, and remove again.
5. When the dipstick is removed, note the oil level
and add oil accordingly. Do not over fill.
4.6 CHANGING OIL
Engine oil should be changed after the first 5 hours of
operation and every 25 hours there after.
1. Move the unit to a level and well ventilated area
and set the parking brake.
2. If the engine is cold, let the unit run for 5 minutes.
3. When the engine is warm, stop the engine and
raise the hood. Clean the area around the dipstick
and drain plug.
4. Put an open container that will hold 1 gallon of oil
under the drain plug. Remove the drain plug.
5. Allow the engine oil to drain completely. Clean and
reinstall the oil drain plug.
6. Remove the oil filter. Clean the oil filter port and
install a new oil filter according to the instructions
on the oil filter. Fill with new oil to the "full" mark on
the dipstick. Start and run the engine.
7. Stop the engine and recheck the oil level and add
as necessary. Check for leakage at the drain plug
and oil filter. Tighten the fittings as necessary if
leakage occurs.
8. Lower the hood and latch in place, release the
parking brake and return the unit to service.
4.7 CHECKING ENGINE COOLING
IMPORTANT
: To prevent severe damage to the
engine, proper cooling will need to be maintained.
Check the engine cooling yearly. Clean more often in
dirty conditions. Remove the engine blower housing
and clean the outer surface of the engine. Do not run
the engine with the blower housing removed.
Check the air intake screen on the engine each day.
Remove any grass, dirt, or debris that may have
accumulated on it. The air intake screen must be kept
clean.
4.8 CLEANING THE AIR CLEANER
Check the air cleaner element every day. Clean the air
cleaner precleaner every 25 hours. Wash the
precleaner with soap and water. Dry the precleaner,
apply oil and reinstall over the paper air filter element.
Wipe out the air cleaner cover to remove any dirt build
up in the cover. Reinstall the cover over the air cleaner
prior to operating the engine. See your engine manual
for instructions.
4.9 CHANGING THE AIR CLEANER
ELEMENT
Replace the air cleaner element when clogged or every
100 hours. Do not attempt to clean. See your engine
manual for instructions.
4.10 CHECKING THE TIRES
Before each use, make a visual check of the tires. For
correct air pressure see Section 3 for specifications.
WARNING:
Engine muffler and other parts
will be hot if unit has been running.
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