John Deere 5203 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Service—Every 10 Hours
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Check Engine Oil Level
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A—Engine Oil Dipstick
B—Engine Oil Filler Port
1. Park tractor on level ground, put range shift lever in
neutral (N), set brakes and turn engine “OFF”.
2. Pull out dipstick (A). Oil level should be between two
marks on dipstick. DO NOT operate engine when oil
level is below “LOW” mark on dipstick.
3. If level is low, add oil through oil filler port (B) until
even with upper mark. DO NOT overfill. (See fuels,
Lubricants, Coolants and filters section.)
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Check Coolant Level
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A—Coolant Recovery Tank
B—Radiator Cap
CAUTION: . Only remove radiator cap (B) when
engine is cold. Slowly loosen cap to first stop
to relieve pressure before removing completely.
IMPORTANT: Check the coolant level when engine is
cold.
1. Check coolant level in coolant recovery tank (A).
2. Coolant level shall be upto to “Cold Mark”. If it is below
“Cold Mark”, add coolant to that mark only. (See Fuels,
Lubricants and Coolant section.)
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