3-7
3-6
2. Next, place a container below the oil filter
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to catch the used oil and unscrew the oil filter.
Discard the used oil and filter.
3. Coat the gasket on the new filter with a film
of clean oil. Screw the filter into place until the
gasket contacts its mating surface, then turn
the filter approximately three-quarters of a
turn by hand. Do not overtighten.
4. Add the proper type and level of new oil, then
start the engine and check the filter for leaks.
Recommended Oils
FUEL FILTER
Draining the Filter:
In case that water remains
in the fuel filter, drain water.
Changing the Fuel Filter:
Visually inspect the
filter periodically and replace when dirty.
1. Provide a suitable pan to catch the fuel from
the tank.
2. Remove the clips on the both side of the fuel
filter.
3. Drain the fuel from the tank.
4. Loosen the clamping bolt securing the fuel
filter.
5. Drain water, or replace the fuel filter.
WARNING: KEEP AWAY FROM FIRE.
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
Ambient Temp (
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+5°-50°
-15°-50°
-25°-50°
-30°-15°
Recommended Oil
SAE 30W
SAE 15W-40
SAE 10W-30
SAE 5W-30
NOTE: CM Mower are originally shipped with
10W-30 oil.
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ENGINE OIL FILTER
FUEL FILTER
ENGINE
Checking the Engine Oil Level
NOTE: Check the engine oil level daily or
after every 10 hours of operation.
1. After the engine has been stopped for a
period of time and with the Mower standing
level, check the oil level using the dipstick
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.
2. If the oil level is low, remove the filler cap
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,
and add oil through the filler hole, Add
enough oil so that the level registers between
the two marks on the dipstick. Do not overfill.
3. Install the oil filler cap.
Changing the Engine Oil
NOTE: Change the engine oil and filter after
the first 50 hours of operation, then every
100 hours thereafter. If the CM mower is
operated for extended periods of time at
maximum rated power and speed, or under
other types of continuous, severe operating
conditions, the engine oil and filter should be
changed at 70-hour intervals following the
initial oil change.
To change the engine oil:
1. Place a suitable container beneath the drain
opening to catch the used oil. With the CM
mower engine off but at normal operating
temperature, remove the drain plug
A
.
Reinstall the plug after all the oil has been
drained.
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
FUEL AND LUBRICANT SERVICE PROCEDURES
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B
ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK AND FILTER
1. Dipstick
A. Low Mark (Top up)
B. Full Mark
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ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP
1. Filler Cap
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ENGINE OIL DRAIN
1. Drain Plug
