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Servicing the Engine Oil
Check the oil level daily or after every 8 hours.
Change the oil after the first 5 operating hours and every
50 operating hours thereafter.
Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SF, SG, SH, SJ, or
higher)
Crankcase Capacity: 48 oz. (1400 cc/1.4 l) when the filter
is not changed; 56 oz. (1700 cc/1.7 l) when the filter is
changed
Viscosity: See the table below.
F
–20
0
20
40
60
80
100
5
C
–30
5
–20
–10
0
10
20
30
40
USE THESE SAE VISCOSITY OILS
Checking the Oil Level
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the
PTO, stop the engine, and remove the key.
2. Clean around the oil dipstick (Fig. 16) so that dirt
cannot fall into the fill hole and damage the engine.
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Figure 16
1.
Oil dipstick
3. Unscrew the oil dipstick and wipe the metal end clean
(Fig. 17).
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2
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Figure 17
1.
Oil dipstick
2.
Metal end
4. Screw the oil dipstick fully onto the fill hole. Unscrew
the dipstick, pull it out, and look at the metal end. If
the oil level is low, slowly pour only enough oil into
the fill hole to raise the level to, but not over, the Full
mark on the dipstick.
Important
Do not overfill the crankcase with oil
because the engine may be damaged.
Changing and Draining the Oil
1. Start the engine and let it run five minutes. This warms
the oil so it drains better.
2. Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly
lower than the opposite side to assure the oil drains
completely.
3. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
4. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
5. Slide the drain hose over the drain valve.
6. Place a pan below the drain hose. Rotate oil drain
valve to allow oil to drain (Fig. 18).
7. When oil has drained completely, close the drain
valve.
8. Remove the drain hose (Fig. 18).
Note: Dispose of the used oil at a recycling center.
