Have qualified personnel do the maintenance
work. Turn the engine off before working inside
the machine. In some cases, it may be necessary
to remove safety guards to perform required
maintenance. Remove guards only when
necessary and replace them when the mainte-
nance requiring their removal is complete.
Always use the greatest care when working near
moving parts.
Do not put your hands near the engine cooling
blower fan. If a problem cannot be corrected by
following the instructions, take the machine to
the nearest Lincoln Field Service Shop.
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ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Do not touch electrically live parts
or electrode with skin or wet
clothing.
• Insulate yourself from work and
ground
• Always wear dry insulating gloves.
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ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.
• Use in open, well ventilated areas
or vent exhaust outside.
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MOVING PARTS can injure.
• Do not operate with doors open or
guards off.
• Stop engine before servicing.
• Keep away from moving parts.
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See additional warning information
throughout this operator’s manual and
the Engine manual as well.
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Make certain that the oil filler cap is securely tight-
ened after checking or adding oil. If the cap is not
tight, oil consumption can increase significantly
which may be evidenced by white smoke coming
from the exhaust.
• OIL - Maintenance schedule for changing the oil and
oil filter after break-in
:
The above schedule is for normal operating condi-
tions. More frequent oil changes are required with
dusty, high temperature and other severe operating
conditions. Refer to the maintenance section of the
Engine Owner's Manual for more information.
NOTE:
Engine life will be reduced if the oil and oil
filter are not changed according to the manufacturer’s
recommendation.
ENGINE OIL CHANGE
Drain the oil while the engine is warm to assure rapid
and complete draining.
• Remove the oil filler cap and dipstick. Remove the
yellow cap from the oil drain valve and attach the
flexible drain tube supplied with the machine. Push
in and twist the drain valve counterclockwise. Pull
the valve out and drain the oil into a suitable contain-
er.
• Close the drain valve by pushing in and twisting
clockwise. Replace the yellow cap.
• Refill to the upper limit mark on the dipstick with the
recommended oil. Tighten the oil filler cap securely.
ENGINE OIL REFILL CAPACITIES
Without oil filter replacement:
• 1.7qt. (1.6 liter)-Kohler
With oil filter replacement:
• 2.0qt. (1.9 liter)-Kohler
WARNING
D-1
MAINTENANCE
D-1
EAGLE™ 10,000 PLUS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
Read the Safety Precautions in the front of this manual
and the engine instruction manual before working on
this machine.
Keep all equipment safety guards, covers, and devices
in position and in good repair. Keep hands, hair, cloth-
ing, and tools away from gears, fans, and all other
moving parts when starting, operating, or repairing the
equipment.
Routine Maintenance
• At the end of each day’s use, refill the fuel tank to
Minimize moisture condensation in the tank.
Running out of fuel tends to draw dirt into the fuel
System. Also, check the crankcase oil level and
Add oil if indicated.
Kohler
CH23S
Oil
100 Hrs.
Oil Filter
200 Hrs.
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