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SERVICE ENGINE
Service E ngine
Avoid Fumes
Engine Oil
Use oil viscosity based on the expected air temperature
range during the period between oil changes.
Use oil that meets the following specification:
• See the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual provided
with your machine for the correct specifications.
Checking Engine Oil Level
NOTE: Check oil twice a day if the engine runs over
four hours in a day.
Make sure engine is cold when checking engine oil
level.
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety
section.)
2. Allow engine to cool.
3. Clean area around dipstick to prevent debris from falling
into crankcase.
4. Remove dipstick (A). Wipe with a clean cloth.
5. Install dipstick and allow the cap to rest on the end of the
tube. Do not tighten the cap.
6. Remove dipstick and check oil level on dipstick. Oil must
be between the ADD and FULL marks.
• If oil is low, add oil to bring oil level no higher than the
FULL mark on dipstick.
• If oil level is above the FULL mark, drain to proper
level.
7. Install and tighten dipstick.
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
MX9414
NOTE: An oil drain tube is provided with this machine.
Attach the tube to the oil drain fitting on the engine,
and open valve (A) to drain the used oil. Close the
valve, and remove the drain tube from the fitting after
the oil has been drained. Store the drain tube after use.
Change engine oil and filter at the intervals recommended
in the Service Intervals section. See the engine
manufacturer’s owner’s manual provided with your machine
for the complete procedure.
Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
Keep air intake screens and engine cooling fins clear of
debris to ensure proper cooling. See the engine
manufacturer’s owner’s manual provided with your machine
for the complete procedure.
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes
contain carbon monoxide and can cause
serious illness or death.
Move the vehicle to an outside area before
running the engine.
Do not run an engine in an enclosed area
without adequate ventilation.
• Connect a pipe extension to the engine
exhaust pipe to direct the exhaust fumes out of
the area.
• Allow fresh outside air into the work area to
clear the exhaust fumes out.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Failure to check the oil
level regularly could lead to serious engine
problems if oil level is low:
• Check oil level before operating.
• Check oil level when the engine is cold and not
running.
• Keep level between the FULL and the ADD marks.
• Shut off engine before adding oil.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! To prevent extensive
engine wear or damage, always maintain the proper
engine oil level. Never operate the engine with the oil
level below the ADD mark or over the FULL mark.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! The engine is air-
cooled and requires a large amount of air intake
when running. Reduced air intake can cause
overheating:
• Keep air intake screen and cooling fins clean.
• Keep covers and screens in place.
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