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Servicing the Engine Oil
Change oil after the first 50 operating hours and then every
100 operating hours thereafter.
Note: Change oil more frequently when operating
conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SG, SH, SJ, or higher)
Crankcase Capacity: w/filter, 2.1 qt. (2 l)
Viscosity: See table below
F
–20
0
20
40
60
80
100
°
C
–30
°
–20
–10
0
10
20
30
40
USE THESE SAE VISCOSITY OILS
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5W–20, 5W–30
10W–30, 10W–40
Changing the Oil
1. Start the engine and let it run for five minutes. This
warms the oil so it drains better.
2. Chock the wheels, stop the engine, and remove the key.
Components will be hot if the traction unit has
been running. If you touch hot components you
may be burned.
Allow the debris blower to cool before performing
maintenance or touching components.
Caution
3. Place a pan under the drain hose and remove plug
(Fig. 22).
4. When the oil has drained completely, install the plug on
hose.
Note: Dispose of the used oil at a certified recycling center.
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Figure 22
1.
Oil drain hose plug
5. Remove the oil fill cap and slowly pour approximately
80% of the specified amount of oil in through the valve
cover.
6. Check the oil level; refer to Checking the Oil Level,
page 12.
7. Slowly add additional oil to bring the level to the F
(full) mark on the dipstick.
8. Replace the fill cap.
Changing the Oil Filter
Replace the oil filter every 200 hours or every other oil
change.
Note: Change the oil filter more frequently when operating
conditions are extremely hot, dusty, or sandy.
1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing the Oil,
page 17.
2. Remove the old filter and wipe the filter adapter
(Fig. 23) gasket surface.
3. Pour new oil of the proper type in through the center
hole of the filter. Stop pouring when the oil reaches the
bottom of the threads.
4. Allow a minute or two for the oil to be absorbed by
filter material, then pour off the excess oil.
5. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on the
replacement filter (Fig. 23).
