Service - 31
C
HECKING
E
NGINE
RPM
Check engine RPM’s when engine is warmed up
and not under load.
Observe Tachometer:
• Slow idle (no load) - 1500 +/-50
• Fast idle (no load) - 3600 +/-50
If engine RPM is incorrect, contact your local Ven-
trac dealer.
C
HECKING
E
NGINE
O
IL
L
EVEL
ATTENTION: Avoid damage to your engine.
Failure to check the oil level regularly could
lead to serious damage to your engine if the
engine is run with an incorrect oil level.
•
Before operation, check engine oil with the
unit sitting on a level surface.
•
Check oil level when the engine is cold
and not running
•
Keep oil level between the FULL and ADD
marks.
•
Shut off engine before adding oil.
1. Park power unit on a level surface.
2. Engage parking brake and shut off engine.
3. Remove ignition key from switch.
4. Open engine hood to access the engine com-
partment.
5. Remove the dipstick (A) located on the left side
of the engine. Wipe dipstick with a clean cloth.
6.
A
A
Install dipstick back into the engine and remove
again.
B
B
C
C
7. Check oil level. Level should be
between the Full (B) and Add (C) on
the dipstick.
8. NOTE: if oil is low, add small
amounts of oil to bring the oil level
no higher than level (B) on the dip-
stick.
9. If oil level is above (B), drain to
achieve proper level.
10. Install dipstick and close hood.
C
HANGING
E
NGINE
O
IL
AND
F
ILTER
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD!
Oil is hazardous to the environment. Dispose of
oil in an approved container at a proper recycle
center.
1. Run engine for 5 minutes to warm up the oil.
2. Park power unit on a level surface.
3. Engage parking brake and shut off engine.
4. Remove ignition key from switch.
5. Open engine hood to access the oil and oil
fi
lter.
6. Place a drain pan under the oil drain located just
in front of the front transaxle.
7. Remove drain cap from oil drain (A).
A
A
SERVICE
