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SERVICE ENGINE
Service Engine
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:
• API Service Classification SG or higher
Checking Engine Oil Level
NOTE: Check oil twice a day if you run engine over 4
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. Clean area around dipstick to prevent debris from falling
into crankcase.
3. Remove dipstick. Wipe with a clean cloth.
4. Install and tighten dipstick.
5. Remove dipstick and check oil level on dipstick. Oil must
be between ADD and FULL marks. If oil is low, add oil to
bring oil level no higher than FULL mark on dipstick. Do not
overfill.
6. Install and tighten dipstick.
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
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NOTE: An oil drain tube is provided with your machine.
Attach the tube to the oil drain fitting on your engine,
and open the 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.
Checking and Cleaning Air Filter Elements
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! 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.
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Touching hot surfaces
can burn skin. The engine and components will
be hot if the engine has been running. Allow
the engine to cool before servicing.
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