Check Engine Oil Level
1.
Skidsteer must be parked on a level surface,
lift arms fully lowered, engine stopped and key
removed.
2.
Remove second engine side panel from the
front on left side of skidsteer.
3.
Clean around oil dipstick (A).
A
4.
Pull out dipstick (A) and wipe metal end clean.
5.
Slide dipstick fully into dipstick tube.
6.
Pull dipstick out and look at metal end.
7.
If oil level is low, loosen knobs (B) and tilt
hydraulic cooler up. Engage pin to hold cooler
in up position.
8.
Clean around oil filler cap and remove cap (C).
B
B
The OEM engine manufacturer specifies the oil
be API service categories CD, CF, CF-4, CI-4 or
higher. Change the type of engine oil according to
the ambient temperature.
32° F
0° C
50° F
10° C
68° F
20° C
86° F
30° C
104° F
40° C
-22° F
-30° C
-4° F
-20° C
14° F
-10° C
SAE
10W-30
SAE
5W-30
SAE
15W-40
SAE 30
SAE 20
When using oil of different brands from the
previous one, be sure to drain all the previous
oil before adding the new engine oil. Refer to the
OEM engine manual for detailed oil information
and recommendations.
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