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Regular Maintenance
CHECK HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL
1. Observe the oil reservoir (A, Figure 7). The oil
level should be at the “FULL” line (C).
2. Before removing the reservoir cap, make sure the
area around the reservoir cap is free of dust, dirt,
or other debris.
3. If necessary, unscrew the reservoir cap and add
either Mobil 1™, 15W-50 synthetic oil or Castrol
Syntec™ 5W-50 oil. DO NOT use conventional
oils. Fill until oil level reaches “FULL” line.
4. Reinstall oil reservoir cap.
CHANGE OIL & FILTER
1. Warm engine by running for a few minutes.
(Refer to the engine operator’s manual for oil &
filter replacement instructions.)
2. Remove the oil drain hose (A, Figure 8) from
the storage position on the left-hand side of the
engine deck and route over the side of the engine
deck and behind the tire as shown in Figure 8.
NOTE: Briggs & Stratton models have the oil drain
hose installed on the right-hand side of the engine.
3. Place a small pan under the oil drain hose to
catch the oil. Using the appropriate tools, remove
the cap from the oil drain hose and drain the
engine oil.
4. After draining, replace the cap and wipe up any
spilled oil. Place the oil drain hose back into the
storage position.
5. Place an absorbent shop cloth under the engine
oil filter. Remove the engine oil filter and replace
with a new one.
6. Add engine oil (Refer to the engine operator’s
manual for oil filling instructions.)
7. Remove the shop cloth and wipe up any spilled
oil.
SERVICE AIR FILTER
Refer to engine owners manual.
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTER
Inspect the muffler for cracks, corrosion, or other
damage. Remove the spark arrester, if equipped,
and inspect for damage or carbon blockage. If
replacement parts are required, make sure to use
only original equipment replacement parts.
Figure 8. Engine Oil Drain (Kawasaki Model
Shown.)
A. Oil Drain Hose (Storage Position)
B. Oil Drain Hose (Draining Position)
A
B
WARNING
Replacement parts must be the same and
installed in the same position as the original
parts or fire could result.
Not
for
Reproduction
