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Figure 19
1. Oil dipstick 3. Oil level
2. Filler tube
5. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level.
The oil level should be up to, but not over, the
“F” mark on the dipstick.
6. If the level is low, add oil of the proper type, up to
the “F” mark on the dipstick. Always check the
level with the dipstick before adding more oil.
Note: To prevent extensive engine wear or
damage, always maintain the proper oil level in
the crankcase. Never operate the engine with the
oil level below the “L” mark or over the “F” mark
on the dipstick.
Changing the Oil and Filter
Service Interval: After the rst 5 hours
Every 100 hours/Yearly
(whichever comes rst)
thereafter.
Change the oil and lter while the engine is still
warm. The oil will ow more freely and carry away
more impurities. Make sure the engine is level when
lling, checking, or changing the oil.
1. Start the engine and let it run until warm. This
warms the oil so it drains better.
2. Disengage the blade control switch and move the
motion controls outward to the neutral position
and engage parking brake.
3. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
4. Clean the area around the drain plug and on the
machine frame. Place a pan underneath machine
directly below the drain hole in the frame as
shown in
Figure 20.
Figure 20
1. Oil drain
3. Pan
2. Oil drain plug
5. Remove the oil drain plug (Figure 20 ). Remove
the oil ll cap/dipstick (Figure 19).
Figure 21
1. Oil lter 2. Gasket
6. Be sure to allow ample time for complete
drainage.
7. Remove the old lter and wipe off the mounting
pad (Figure 21).
8. When the oil has drained completely, install the
oil drain plug. Tighten the plug to 14 N-m (125
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