Service - 23
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
Ventrac 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 LOW
marks.
Shut off engine before adding oil.
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Park machine on a level surface.
Shut off the engine and engage park brake.
Remove ignition key from switch.
Open side panel engine access door to the engine
compartment.
Remove the dipstick (A) located at the rear left
of the engine. Wipe dipstick with a clean cloth.
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Install dipstick back into the engine and remove
again.
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Check oil level. Level should be
between the Low (A) and Full (B)
on the dipstick.
NOTE: if oil is low, add small
amounts of oil to bring the oil level
no higher then level (B) on the
dipstick.
If oil level is above (B), drain to
achieve proper level.
Install dipstick and close side ac-
cess door to engine compartment.
C
HANGING
E
NGINE
O
IL
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F
ILTER
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD!
Oil is hazardous to the environment. Dispose of
oil in a proper container and at a proper recycle
center.
Run engine for 5 minutes to warm up the oil.
Park machine on a level surface.
Shut off engine and engage park brake.
Remove ignition key from switch.
Open primary engine access and the side panel
engine access door to access the oil and oil fi lter.
Place a drain pan under the oil drain located
directly beneath the engine.
Remove drain cap from oil drain.
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SERVICE - ENGINE
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