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Section 7
C. CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER
After the first 20 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 to Engine Operator’s Manual for instructions. See
Figure 7-4.
ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM7.5
DANGER
To avoid injury from burns, allow the mower
to cool before removing the fuel tank cap and
refueling.
A. FILLING THE FUEL TANK
Fill the fuel tank at the beginning of each operating day
to within one (1) inch below the filler neck. Do not overfill.
Use clean, fresh unleaded gasoline with a minimum
octane rating of 87 and a maximum of 10% Ethanol.
DO NOT use E85 Fuel. Using E85 Fuel will cause severe
damage to the engine.
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use
extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other 1.
sources of ignition.
Use only an approved gasoline container.2.
Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the 3.
engine running. Allow the engine to completely cool
before fueling.
Never fuel the machine indoors or in an enclosed 4.
trailer.
Never store the machine or fuel container where 5.
there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as on
a water heater or other appliances.
Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck 6.
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground away from your vehicle
before filling.
C. CHANGING HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER
ELEMENT
The hydraulic oil filter should be changed after every 500
hours of operation or annually, whichever occurs first.
Remove the oil filter element and properly discard it. 1.
See Figure 7-3. Fill the new filter with clean oil and
install the filter. Hand tighten only.
Run the engine at idle speed with the speed control 2.
lever in neutral for five minutes.
Check the oil level in the hydraulic tank. It must 3.
be 3-1/4" inches from the top of the filler neck. If
necessary, add SAE 20W50 motor oil.
ENGINE OIL7.4
ENGINE OIL
FILLER
ENGINE OIL
FILTER
ENGINE OIL
DRAIN PLUG
Engine Oil Fill/Dipstick, Filter and Drain Figure 7-4.
Locations
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 20 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.