MAINTENANCE 9
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9.4
ENGINE OIL ______________________________________________________________
Check engine oil level
Check the engine oil level before you start the engine or at
least five minutes after you stop the engine.
a
Park the mower on a level surface.
b
Remove the dipstick, clean the dipstick with a cloth
and replace in position.
c
Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. The oil
level must be between the two level indicators on the
dipstick.
Change Engine Oil
a
Start the engine to increase the temperature, then
stop the engine.
b
Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the
crankcase and clean with a cloth.
c
Drain the engine oil into a container.
d
Replace the drain plug and fill the engine with the
correct quantity and grade of oil through the filler.
Change Engine Oil Filter
a
Remove the oil filter.
b
Let the engine oil flow into a container.
c
Clean the filter area on the remote filter head.
d
Apply a thin layer of oil to the gasket on new filter.
Install the oil filter.
e
Only use your hand to tighten the filter.
f
Start the engine and check around the oil filter gasket
for leaks.
g
Stop the engine and check the engine oil level.
CAUTION
The engine oil can damage your skin. Use gloves when
you use engine oil. If engine oil touches your skin, clean
the area immediately.
Discard used engine oil as shown in local regulations.
Level
Indicators
Dipstick
Oil Filter
Oil Filler
Drain Plug
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