Sabo 108-17 HS Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Service Engine - 31
SERVICE ENGINE
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
1. Run engine to warm oil.
2. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the
SAFETY section.)
3. Lift hood.
4. Put drain pan under drain valve.
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Picture Note: Right side of engine.
5. Rotate and remove drain cap (B) and drain oil into oil
drain pan. Allow oil to drain completely.
6. Remove dipstick (A).
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Picture Note: Left side of engine.
7. Replace oil filter (C), if equipped.
a. Wipe dirt from around oil filter (C).
b. Place a drain pan or funnel under filter tray.
c. Remove old filter and wipe off filter tray.
d. Put a light coat of fresh, clean oil on the filter gasket.
e. Install replacement oil filter by turning oil filter to the
right (clockwise) until the rubber gasket contacts filter
base. Tighten filter an additional one-half turn.
8. Install drain cap.
9. Add oil no higher than FULL mark on dipstick. Use
approximately the amount of oil listed below. Do not overfill.
10.Install dipstick.
11.Start and run engine at idle to check for leaks. Stop
engine. Fix any leaks before operating.
12.Check oil level, add oil if necessary.
Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the
SAFETY section.)
2. Lift hood.
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3. Clean air intake screen (A), cooling fins and external
surfaces (B), with rag, brush, vacuum or compressed air.
4. Lower hood.
Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Change the oil more
often if the vehicle is used in extreme conditions:
Extremely dusty conditions.
Frequent slow or low-speed operation.
Frequent short trips.
A
B
C
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.
B
A