Service Engine - Page 45
SERVICE ENGINE
Changing Engine Oil
1. Run engine to warm oil.
2. Park tractor on level surface.
3. STOP engine and remove key.
4. Remove drain plug (A) and drain oil into oil drain pan.
5. Replace drain plug.
6. Remove dipstick (B) and refill with new oil of
recommended grade.
7. Install dipstick and then remove to check oil level. Oil
level must be between ADD and FULL marks. Do not
overfill.
8. Install and tighten dipstick.
9. Start engine and check for oil leaks. Correct any leaks
before operating.
Changing Engine Oil Filter
1. STOP engine and remove key.
2. Drain engine oil and replace with fresh oil. (See
Changing Engine Oil in this section.)
3. Wipe debris and dirt from around oil filter.
4. Remove old filter (A) and wipe off filter tray with a
clean cloth.
5. Lightly oil filter gasket with fresh, clean oil.
6. Install replacement oil filter. Turn oil filter to the right
(clockwise) until rubber gasket contacts filter adapter.
Tighten filter an additional on-half turn.
7. Start and run engine at idle to check for leaks. Stop
engine.
8. Check oil level. (See Checking Engine Oil Level in this
section.)
9. Add oil if required. (See Engine Oil in this section.)
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