Service Engine - Page 25
SERVICE ENGINE
Checking Engine Oil
NOTE: Engine must not be running.
Make sure engine is COLD when checking engine oil
level.
1. Park tractor on a level surface. STOP engine. Let engine
cool.
2. Lift hood.
3. Clean area around dipstick to prevent debris from falling
into crankcase.
4. Remove dipstick (A). Wipe with clean cloth.
5. Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and thread cap tightly
onto fill tube. Remove dipstick to check oil level.
6. Oil must be between ADD and FULL marks.
7. Add oil to FULL mark if necessary. DO NOT OVERFILL.
(See Engine Oil in this section.)
8. Install and tighten dipstick. Lower hood.
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
1. Run engine to warm oil.
2. Park tractor on level surface. STOP engine. LOCK park
brake and remove key.
3. Lift hood.
4. Put drain pan under drain valve.
5. Unsnap the dust cap, push and twist to open oil drain
(A) and drain oil into oil drain pan.
6. Close drain cap.
IMPORTANT: Avoid machine damage. To avoid
engine damage, DO NOT run engine if oil level is
below ADD mark.
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c CAUTION: Avoid injury. Engine may be hot, be
careful not to burn hands.
IMPORTANT: Avoid machine damage. To extend
engine life, when operating mower in extreme heat,
dust or other severe conditions, it may be necessary
to change engine oil and filter more frequently.
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