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.
Vanguard
Vanguard
Engine
Engine
A
A
Kawasaki
Kawasaki
Engine
Engine
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 on the left side
(Vanguard) or the right side (Kawasaki).
7. Remove drain cap from oil drain (A).
A
A
SERVICE
