Ferris Industries 5000/61R Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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01
Regular Maintenance
OIL & FILTER CHANGE
Refer to Figure 16 for oil filter, dipstick and filler neck
locations.
To drain the oil:
1. Place a drain pan below the engine oil pan.
2. Remove the oil drain plug and allow the engine oil to
completely drain.
3. Remove and replace the oil filter
4. Reinstall the oil drain plug.
5. Refill the engine oil. See the engine owners manual
for oil recommendations.
Figure 16. Change Oil & Filter
A. Oil Filter
B. Crankcase Dip Stick
C. Oil Fill Cap
Figure 17. Air Filter & Service Indicator
CHECK / CHANGE AIR FILTER
Refer to the engine owners manual for specific air filter
service procedures. Refer to Figure 17 for air filter and
service indicator locations.
NOTE: Service indicator is present on the diesel model
only.
CHECK HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL
NOTE: Do not open the hydraulic oil reservoir unless oil
is being added.
1. Visually check that the hydraulic oil level is filled to
the recess area (A, Figure 18) of the hydraulic oil
reservoir.
3. If necessary, remove the reservoir cap (B, Figure 18)
and add either Mobil 1™, 15W-50 synthetic oil or
Castrol Syntec™ 5W-50 oil. DO
NOT use conven-
tional oils. Make sure area around the filler neck is
free of dust, dirt, or other debris.
Figure 18. Hydraulic Oil Reservoir
A. Tank Recess (“FULL” level)
B. Cap
B
A
C
A
B