Ferris Industries 5000/61RCE Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Regular Maintenance
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OIL & FILTER CHANGE
Refer to Figure 14 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 14. Change Oil & Filter
A. Oil Filter
B. Crankcase Dip Stick
C. Oil Fill Cap
Figure 15. Air Filter & Service Indicator
CHECK / CHANGE AIR FILTER
Refer to the engine owners manual for specific air filter
service procedures. Refer to Figure 15 for air filter and
service indicator locations.
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 16) of the hydraulic oil
reservoir.
3. If necessary, remove the reservoir cap (B) and add
either Mobil 1™, 15W-50 synthetic oil or Castrol
Syntec™ 5W-50 oil. DO
NOT use conventional oils.
Make sure area around the filler neck is free of dust,
dirt, or other debris.
Figure 16. Hydraulic Oil Reservoir
A. Tank Recess (“FULL” level)
B. Cap
B
A
C
A
B