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Changing Engine Oil and Filter
The engine oil and oil filter (located on the right/front
of the engine) should be changed after the first 35
hours of operation, then at 100 hours and every 100
hours thereafter. Refer to the LUBRICATION TABLE
for the quantity and type of oil needed.
WARNING: Because the engine is run
prior to draining the oil, the engine may
be hot. Use caution to avoid burning
yourself on engine surfaces.
Run the engine for a few minutes to allow the oil in
the crankcase to warm up. Warm oil will flow more
freely and carry away more engine impurities. Use
care to avoid burns from hot oil. While the engine oil
is warm, proceed as follows:
• Place the tractor on a level surface and engage
the parking brake. Stop the tractor engine and
remove the ignition key.
• Clean around the base of the oil filter, the oil filler
cap, and the dipstick to prevent debris from
entering the crankcase.
• Remove the dipstick and oil fill cap from the
engine. Refer to Figure 55 and Figure 56.
• Locate the engine drain plugs on the bottom of
the engine. Place a suitable container below the
drain plugs to collect the old oil. See Figure 57.
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Figure 57
• Turn the drain plugs counter-clockwise to remove
from the engine.
• Allow the old oil to completely drain from the
engine crankcase into the container below.
• Move the drain pan beneath the filter, then
remove the filter by turning it counterclockwise
using a filter wrench to loosen. See Figure 58.
Figure 58
• Reinstall the drain plugs in the engine and clean
up any residual oil.
• Apply a light coating of clean oil on the gasket of
the new oil filter. Thread the filter onto the engine
and tighten by hand.
• Refill the crankcase to the "FULL" mark on the
dipstick with the appropriate type oil.
• Reinstall the oil fill cap and dipstick.
• Start and run the engine for a few minutes to
check that the engine oil pressure light goes out
and to circulate oil throughout the engine. Stop
the engine and check for leaks at the oil filter and
drain plug.
• Wait 3 minutes and re-check the oil level. If
needed, add oil to bring the oil level up to the
"FULL" mark.
WARNING: Never overfill the engine
crankcase. For best results, fill to the
“FULL” mark on the dipstick as opposed
to adding a given quantity of oil. Always
check the level on the dipstick before
adding more oil.
Dispose of used oil in an environmentally
safe manner. If necessary, contact your area
EPA office for proper disposal procedures
and recycling center locations.
IMPORTANT: The oil fill cap and dipstick must
always be installed securely in place when the engine
is running. Severe engine damage could result from
failure to do so.
Oil Drain
Plugs
Front Wheel Drive Shaft
Oil Filter
(DD-E6201-32443)