Section 7
29
Figure 7-4 Hydraulic Oil Filter
The hydraulic oil filter should be changed after every 500
hours of operation or annually, whichever occurs first.
1. Remove the oil filter element (Figure 7-4) and properly
discard it. Fill the new filter with clean SAE 20W50
engine oil and install the filter. Hand tighten only.
2. Run the engine at idle speed with the speed control
lever in neutral for five minutes.
3. Check the oil level in the hydraulic tank. It must be
3-1/4" inches from the top of the filler neck. If
necessary, add SAE 20W50 motor oil.
7.4 ENGINE OIL
A. Checking Engine Crankcase Oil Level
The engine oil level should be checked after every 8 hours
of operation or daily as instructed in the Engine Operators
Manual furnished with this mower.
B. Changing Engine Crankcase Oil
After the first 5 hours of operation, change the engine
crankcase oil and replace the oil filter. Thereafter, change
the engine crankcase oil after every 100 hours of operation
or bi-weekly, whichever occurs first. Refer to the Engine
Operators Manual furnished with this mower for
instructions.
C. Changing Engine Oil Filter
After the first 5 hours of operation, replace the engine oil
filter. Thereafter, replace the oil filter after every 200 hours
of operation or every month, whichever occurs first. Refer
to Engine Operators Manual for instructions.
7.5 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM
A. Filling the Fuel Tank
Fill the fuel tank at the end of each operating day to within
1 inch below the filler neck. Do not overfill. Use clean,
fresh unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of
87.
B. Replacing In-Line Fuel Filter Element
The in-line fuel filter (Figure 7-7, Figure 7-8) should be
replaced after every 500 hours of operation or annually,
whichever occurs first.
Figure 7-5 Kawasaki Engine Oil Fill/Dipstick,
Filter and Drain Plug Locations
HYDRAULIC OIL
FILTER
STC99HOF
ENGINE OIL
FILLER
ENGINE OIL
FILTER
ENGINE OIL
DRAIN PLUG
STC99KEOP
Figure 7-6 Kohler Engine Oil Fill/Dipstick, Filter,
and Drain Plug Locations
STC99EOP
ENGINE OIL
FILTER
ENGINE OIL
DRAIN PLUG
ENGINE OIL
FILLER