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c) Drain oil while engine is warm from operation.
d) Oil drain valve is located on the right hand side of Kohler engines and the
left hand side for Kawasaki engines. Place pan under machine to catch oil
and open valve with a 10 mm wrench. Allow oil to drain then close the
valve.
e) Replace the oil filter as per Engine Owner's Manual. Clean around oil
filter and unscrew filter to remove. Before reinstalling new filter, apply a
thin coating of oil on the surface of the rubber seal. Turn filter clockwise
until rubber seal contacts the filter adapter, then tighten filter an additional
2/3 to 3/4 turn.
f) Clean around oil fill cap and remove cap. Fill to the specified capacity
and replace cap. Use oil as specified in Engine Owners Manual. Do not
overfill.
g) Start the engine and check for leaks. Stop engine and recheck oil level.
5.1.8 Check the battery charge.
Allowing the batteries to stand for an extended period without recharging them
will result in reduced performance and service life. To preserve optimum battery
performance and life, recharge batteries in storage when the open circuit voltage
drops to 12.4 volts.
Note: To prevent damage due to freezing, battery should be fully charged before
putting away for winter storage.
Check the voltage of the battery with a digital voltmeter. Locate the voltage
reading of the battery in the table below and charge the battery for the
recommended time interval to bring the charge up to a full charge of 12.6 volts
or greater.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the negative battery cables are disconnected and
the battery charger used for charging the battery has an output of 16 volts and
7 amps or less to avoid damaging the battery (see chart below for
recommended charger settings).
Voltage
Reading
Percent
Charge
Maximum
Charger Settings
Charging Interval
12.6 or greater 100% 16 volts/7 amps No Charging Required
12.4 – 12.6 75 – 100% 16 volts/7 amps 30 Minutes
12.2 – 12.4 50 – 75% 16 volts/7 amps 1 Hour
12.0 – 12.2 25 – 50% 14.4 volts/4 amps 2 Hours
11.7 – 12.0 0 – 25% 14.4 volts/4 amps 3 Hours
11.7 or less 0% 14.4 volts/2 amps 6 Hours or More
5.1.9 Check hydraulic oil level.
Service Interval: 40 hr.
a) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
b) Clean area around hydraulic reservoir cap and remove cap.
c) Check hydraulic reservoir and if necessary fill the reservoir to the
appropriate level with Mobil 1 15W-50 synthetic motor oil. Replace
hydraulic reservoir cap and tighten until snug. Do not overtighten.
NOTE: The baffle is labeled “HOT” and “COLD”. The oil level varies with
the temperature of the oil. The “HOT” level shows the level of oil when it is
at 225°F (107°C). The “COLD” level shows the level of the oil when it is at
75°F (24°C). Fill to the appropriate level depending upon the temperature
of the oil. For example: If the oil is about 150°F (65°C), fill to halfway
between the “HOT” and “COLD” levels. If the oil is at room temperature
(about 75°F (24°C)), fill only to the “COLD” level.