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117604 6-1 REV A
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
General Engine Maintenance
Detailed instructions and recommendations for break-in and
regular maintenance are specified in the Engine Owner’s
manual. Please refer to this manual for engine servicing,
lubricating oil levels with quality and viscosity
recommendations, bolt torques, etc. The engine warranty is
backed by the engine manufacturer.
Engine Oil and Filter
Check engine oil daily and after every 4 hours of operation.
Machine must be setting level when checking oil. Refer to
engine manual and maintenance schedule for oil
recommendation and capacities.
IMPORTANT:
Change the engine oil and filter after the
first 5 hours of operation and per the engine manufacturer’s rec-
ommendations after that. If mower is being operated in
extremely dirty conditions, then it is recommended oil be
changed more frequently.
IMPORTANT:
When removing the oil filter take precau-
tions to minimize oil spillage on the exhaust system.
Draining the engine oil:
1. Locate the oil drain valve on the engine. Figure 6-1,
2. Position a suitable oil drain container under the machine
below the oil drain valve.
3. Twist the valve counterclockwise to open the valve.
Allow 10 minutes for engine oil to adequately drain.
4. After oil is drained, close the valve by twisting it
clockwise.
5. Clean up any spilled oil.
IMPORTANT:
All oil drips or spills must be cleaned off
of the exhaust system before operating the machine.
Engine Air Filter
Perform engine air filter maintenance per the Maintenance
Schedule shown elsewhere in this manual.
A specially designed dry filter is standard equipment on these
mowers and supplies clean combustion air to the engine. Figure
6-2
These mowers are equipped with a safety filter. The filter
element slides over the safety filter. Figure 6-3
The safety element does not require servicing unless it
becomes contaminated with dirt or moisture.
Recommended service procedure
1. Release clamps and remove element. Clean the canister
with a damp cloth.
2. Before installing a new element, inspect it by placing a
bright light inside and rotate the element slowly, looking
WARNING
If the engine has been running and is up to operating tem-
perature, allow the engine to cool before changing the oil.
Engine and engine oil will be very hot, so be very careful
when changing oil and wear the appropriate protective
gear to avoid being burned or exposed to engine oil.
Figure 6-1
Figure 6-2
Oil drain valve
Pre-cleaner
Canister
Dust cap