Textron 62706, Safety, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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8 MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION
8.9 ENGINE LUBRICATION - DIESEL ________________________________________
Check Engine Oil Level
Check the engine oil level before starting or more than five
minutes after stopping the engine.
(a) With the machine on level ground, remove the
dipstick 1, wipe it clean and replace.
(b) Take the dipstick 1 out again, and check the oil level.
It should be between level marks on dipstick.
Change Engine Oil.
(a) Warm up the engine first and then shut it off.
Remove oil drain plug from the bottom of the
crankcase and wipe it off.
(b) Drain engine oil in to a suitable container.
(c) Replace the drain plug and fill engine with the correct
quantity & grade of oil through the filler (1).
Change Engine Oil Filter
(a) Remove single-unit cartridge (1)
(b)
Collect engine oil in a suitable container.
(c) Clean area on crankcase.
(d) Apply thin coat of oil to cartridge gasket before
installing.
(e) Tighten filter by hand only.
(f)
Check for oil leaks around the cartridge gasket after
engine is started.
CAUTION
Contact With Engine Oil Can Damage Your
Skin. Use Gloves When Working With Engine
Oil. If You Come In Contact With Engine Oil,
Wash It Off Immediately.
CAUTION
Dispose Of Used Engine Oil In Accordance
With Local Regulations
1
1
1. Oil Filler Port
1. Dipstick
1
1. Oil Filter