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Figure 26
Refer to Figure 27 for information
regarding the proper type of oil to add
to the crankcase.
• Place the tractor on a level surface
and engage the parking brake. Stop
the tractor engine and remove the
ignition key.
• Clean the area around the oil filler
cap to prevent debris from entering
the crankcase. Refer to Figure 26.
• Remove the oil filler cap from the
left valve cover and SLOWLY pour
in oil. Fill the crankcase until the oil
level reaches the “FULL” mark on
the dipstick. Refer to Figure 25.
• Reinstall the oil filler cap and turn to
the right to tighten securely in the
valve cover.
WARNING: The oil filler cap
must be tightened securely
into the valve cover at all
times when the engine is
operating. Severe engine
damage could result from
failure to do so.
Changing Engine Oil
WARNING: If the tractor has
recently been operated, the
engine and surrounding
areas may be hot. Use cau-
tion not to burn yourself
when working around the
engine.
See Replacement Parts for the cor-
rect oil filter part number. Refer to the
below viscosity chart for the proper
type of oil to use.
Figure 27
NOTE: A length of flexible tubing is
supplied with the tractor and should be
used to drain the engine oil.
• 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 tube to prevent debris from
entering the crankcase. See Figure
24 and Figure 26.
• Refer to Changing the Engine Oil
and Filter on pages 29-30 for
instructions on draining the engine
oil.
• Remove the filter by turning it coun-
terclockwise using an automotive
type filter wrench to loosen.
• Allow the old oil to completely drain
from the engine crankcase into the
container below. Close the drain
valve.
Dipstick
Oil Fill Cap
Above +32° F SAE 10W30
Below +32° F SAE 5W20
SAE 5W30