Maintenance Instructions
LUBRICATION
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LUBRICATION
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to lubricate the machine
with the engine running. Disengage the
PTO clutch, shut off the machine, and re-
move the ignition key.
Proper lubrication is an important maintenance pro-
cedure. It reduces wear and makes the machine
quieter and easier to operate.
Engine Oil
Engine Break-In Oil
No special break-in oil is required. The engine is
ser
viced with 10W-30, Service Class SJ oil from the
factory. Change the oil after the initial engine
break-
in period
of
5 hours.
Thereafter, change oil
after
every 100 hours
of operation.
Checking Engine Crankcase Oil Level
Check the engine crankcase oil level before use and
after each 8 hours
of continuous operation.
IMPORTANT:
The importance of checking and
maintaining the proper crankcase oil level cannot be
overemphasized. Check the oil level
BEFORE
EACH USE.
1. Park the mower on a
level surface with the en-
gine stopped.
Also, make sure the engine is
cool and oil has had time to drain into the sump
[allow
at least five (5) minutes
after stopping
the engine].
IMPORTANT:
NEVER
check or add oil with the
engine running.
2. Before removing the dipstick, clean the area
around the dipstick opening on dipstick tube to
keep any dirt or debris out of the engine.
3.
Remove the dipstick, wipe off with a clean rag,
then reinsert the dipstick into the tube and press
all the way down.
IMPORTANT:
When reinstalling the dipstick,
make sure the arrow on the cap is pointing to
ward the notch in the dipstick tube.
4. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil lev-
el on the dipstick. The oil level should be within
the “Operating Range” on the dipstick (between
the low level and the “F” mark).
IMPORTANT: DO NOT
operate engine without
a sufficient oil supply in the crankcase.
DO NOT
operate with oil level below the
LOW LEVEL
mark or above the
FULL (F)
mark on the dip
stick.
5. If additional oil is needed, refer to
Specifications
for proper crankcase lubricant.
Fill up to, but
not above, the FULL (F) mark on the dip-
stick.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT
overfill the crankcase
(oil above “F” mark) as this
CAN
result in engine
overheating, loss of power, and possible engine
damage.
Operating
Range
{
Full Mark
Low Level
Dipstick Operating Range
