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8.3
ENGINE OIL ______________________________________________________________
Check the engine oil at the start of each day, before starting
the engine. If the oil level is low, remove oil filler cap and add
oil as necessary.
Perform initial oil change after the first 8 hours of operation.
Change oil every 50 hours thereafter.
See the Engine Manual for detailed service information.
After adding or changing oil, start and run engine at idle with
all drives disengaged for 30 seconds. Shut engine off. Wait
30 seconds and check oil level. Add oil to bring up to Full
mark on dipstick.
Use only engine oils with API classification SF, SG, or SH.
Figure 8A
8.4
AIR FILTER_______________________________________________________________
1.
Remove and service the foam pre-cleaner every 25
hours. Replace if dirty or damaged.
To service pre-cleaner, wash in a liquid detergent and
water. Squeeze dry with a clean cloth. Saturate in clean
engine oil and squeeze out excess oil into a clean,
absorbent cloth.
2.
Replace the air cleaner cartridge every 100 hours,
more often when operating in dusty conditions.
Note:
Do not use petroleum solvents such as kerosene
to clean cartridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean
cartridge.
See the Engine Manual for detailed service information.
Figure 8B
Above 40° F (5° C)
SAE 30W
0 to 40° F (-18 to 5° C)
SAE 5W30 or SAE 10W30
Gas Engine Dipstick
ADD
FULL
A
B
