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34 Operator’s Manual
Service
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
CHANGING ENGINE OIL:
Change oil after the first 20 hours of operation. Thereafter
it should be changed every 100 hours.
1. Drain oil by removing the drain plug and the oil filler
cap while the engine is warm. (Fig. 15)
2. Reinstall the drain plug and fill the engine with oil until
it reaches the upper level on the oil filler cap.
NOTE: John Deere PLUS-4
®
oil is the preferred oil to use.
If John Deere PLUS-4
®
oil is not available, use 4-
stroke automotive detergent oil of API service class
SE or higher grade (SG, SH or SJ is recommended).
If contaminated or deteriorated oil is used or the
quantity of the engine oil is not sufficient, the
engine damage will result and its life will be greatly
shortened.
3. Dispose of used oil according to local zoning or
environmental regulations.
SERVICING THE
AIR CLEANER:
Maintaining an air cleaner in proper condition is very
important. Dirt induced through improperly installed,
improperly serviced or inadequate elements damages
and wears out engines. Always keep the element clean.
(Fig. 16)
1. Unhook the cover and remove the cleaner element.
2. Urethane foam: Wash the element with fresh water.
Squeeze out the water then dry the element. (Do not
twist.)
(Fig. 15)
Oil Drain Plug
(Fig. 16)
Element
Air Cleaner Cover