Gehl 383Z, Operator'S Manual

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Printed in U.S.A. 4-11 918196/EP0913
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
1. Perform the
“Mandatory Safety Shutdown Proce-
dure
” on page 2-2, but do not allow the engine to
fully cool; warm oil will drain more completely.
2. Push the engine cover latch button and raise the
engine cover.
3. Position a waste oil collection container under
engine oil pan.
4. Remove the drain plug from the oil pan and allow
the oil to drain into the waste oil collection con-
tainer.
5. Remove the oil filter, using a filter wrench as nec-
essary. See (1) Figure 4-4.
Figure 4-4 Oil Filter Location
6. Clean the filter housing surface. Put a film of clean
oil on the filter gasket. Install the new filter and
tighten 1/2 rotation past where the filter contacts
the filter mounting surface.
7. Reinstall the drain plug.
8. Clean the area around the oil filler cap.
9. Remove the oil filler cap and raise the oil dipstick
(2) slightly to allow any trapped air to escape.
10. Add new oil through the oil filler cap opening.
Crankcase capacity with filter is approimately 7.5
qts. (7.1 L). Do NOT fill crankcase above the
MAX mark on the dipstick.
11. Reinstall oil filler cap.
12. Wait about 3 minutes to allow the oil to run into the
oil sump and check the oil level according to
“Checking Engine Oil Level
” on page 4-10.
13. Start the engine and let it run for several minutes.
Watch the engine oil light on the control panel. The
light should turn off after several seconds. If it does
not, shut off the engine, determine the cause and
fix the problem before restarting the engine.
14. Stop the engine and check for leaks at the oil filter
and oil drain plug.
15. Check the oil level again and add oil if necessary.
IMPORTANT
The machine must be postioned on a level
surface for the oil to drain completely.
IMPORTANT
Dispose of waste engine oil according to
environmental laws or take to a recycling
center for proper disposal. DO NOT pour
waste engine oil onto the ground or down a
drain.
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