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Section 7
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to Engine Operator’s Manual for instructions.
7.5 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM
A. Filling the Fuel Tank
Fill the fuel tank at the end of each operating day to within
1 inch below the filler neck. Do not overfill. Use clean,
fresh unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of
87.
Figure 7-5 Kawasaki Engine Oil Fill/Dipstick,
Filter and Drain Plug Locations
Figure 7-6 Kohler Engine Oil Fill/Dipstick, Filter,
and Drain Plug Locations
STC99EOP
ENGINE OIL
FILTER
ENGINE OIL
DRAIN PLUG
ENGINE OIL
FILLER
4. Fill the reservoir to 3-1/4" inches from the top of the
filler neck with SAE 20W50 motor oil.
5. Replace the reservoir fill cap. Start the engine and
drive forward and backward for two minutes. Check
the oil level in the reservoir. If necessary, add oil to the
reservoir.
C. Changing Hydraulic Oil Filter Element
The hydraulic oil filter should be changed after every 500
hours of operation or annually, whichever occurs first.
1. Remove the oil filter element (Figure 7-3, Page 30)
and properly discard it. Fill the new filter with clean
SAE 20W50 engine oil and install the filter. Hand tighten
only.
2. Run the engine at idle speed with the speed control
lever in neutral for five minutes.
3. Check the oil level in the hydraulic tank. It must be
3" inches from the top of the filler neck. If necessary,
add SAE 20W50 motor oil.
7.4 ENGINE OIL
A. Checking Engine Crankcase Oil Level
The engine oil level should be checked after every 8 hours
of operation or daily as instructed in the Engine Operator’s
Manual furnished with this mower.
B. Changing Engine Crankcase Oil
After the first 5 hours of operation, change the engine
crankcase oil and replace the oil filter. Thereafter, change
the engine crankcase oil after every 100 hours of operation
or bi-weekly, whichever occurs first. Refer to the Engine
Operator’s Manual furnished with this mower for
instructions.
C. Changing Engine Oil Filter
After the first 5 hours of operation, replace the engine oil
filter. Thereafter, replace the oil filter after every 200 hours
of operation or every month, whichever occurs first. Refer
ENGINE OIL
FILLER
ENGINE OIL
FILTER
ENGINE OIL
DRAIN PLUG
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To avoid injury from burns, allow the mower to cool
before removing the fuel tank cap and refueling.