The engine is shipped with 3.2 qt (3 l) of oil in the
crankcase; however, level of oil must be checked
before and after the engine is first started.
Position machine on a level surface.
Open the hood.
Remove dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag. Insert
dipstick into the tube and make sure it is seated fully.
Remove dipstick and check level of oil (Fig. 10). If oil
level is low, remove oil fill cap (Fig. 11) and add enough
oil to raise level to FULL mark on dipstick. Do not
overfill.
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If level of oil is at the ADD mark on the dipstick,
add 1 pint (0.47 l) of oil and recheck level. Do not
overfill.
The engine uses any highĆquality detergent oil
having the American Petroleum Institute Ċ
API
Ċ"service classification" SE/SF. Use chart below to
select the proper viscosity grade for the temperature
expected.
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Insert dipstick into tube and install fill cap.
F–30
–10
10
50
70
90 110
°
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0
10
21
32
43
32
A synthetic 5W30 oil may be used.
30
5W–30
*
10W30, 10W40, 10W50
Clean debris off screen and front of radiator daily
(Fig. 12), hourly if conditions are extremely dusty and
dirty; refer to Cleaning Radiator and Screen Section.
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The cooling system is filled with a 50/50 solution of
water and permanent ethylene glycol antiĆfreeze.
Check level of coolant at beginning of each day
(Fig. 13) before starting the engine. Capacity of
cooling system is approximately 6 quarts (5.7 l).
Carefully remove radiator cap and the expansion
tank cap (Fig. 13).
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