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SERVICE ENGINE
Checking Engine Oil Level
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NOTE: Check oil twice a day if you run engine over 4 hours in a day.
Make sure engine is cool 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.
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4. Remove dipstick (A). Wipe with a clean cloth.
NOTE: Allow dipstick cap to rest on threads of filler tube when
checking oil level. Do not tighten dipstick cap when checking oil
level.
5. Install dipstick and allow the cap to rest on the threads of the tube. Do
not tighten the cap.
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6. Remove dipstick and check oil level on dipstick. Oil must be between
the ADD and FULL marks.
NOTE: Refer to engine manufacturers operating manual for correct
type and grade of oil.
• 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
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1. Clean area around dipstick cap and filter.
2. Start engine and run until it reaches normal operating temperature.
3. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
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4. Put oil drain pan under drain tube.
5. Remove plug (A).
6. Allow oil to drain into an oil drain pan.
7. After oil drains, install and securely tighten drain plug (A).
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8. Turn oil filter (B) counterclockwise to remove.
9. Apply a film of clean engine oil to gasket of new filter.
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10. Install filter. Turn filter clockwise until gasket makes contact with
mounting surface. Tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn after gasket contact.
11. Raise thigh pad.
12. Remove dipstick cap.
NOTE: Refer to engine manufacturers operating manual for correct
type and grade of oil.
13. Add approximately 1.7 L (1.75 qt) of oil.
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.
Keep oil level between the FULL and the ADD marks.
Check oil level when engine is stopped, level, and is cooled so oil
has had time to drain into the sump.
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.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Touching hot surfaces can burn
skin. The engine, components, and fluids will be hot if the
engine has been running. Be cautious and wear protective
clothing when servicing or working near a hot engine and
components.
IMPORTANT: Avoid Damage! Change the oil more often if the
machine is used in extreme conditions:
Extremely dusty conditions.
Frequent slow or low-speed operation.
Frequent short trips.
IMPORTANT: Avoid Damage! Do not use wrench to tighten oil
filter.