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Maintenance Instructions
LUBRICATION
3. Remove the dipstick, oil fill cap, and open oil
drain valve, and drain the oil into a suitable con
tainer. Be sure to allow ample time for complete
drainage.
Oil Fill
Dipstick
Oil Drain
Dipstick, Oil Fill and Oil Drain Locations
(View from Above Left Side of Tractor)
Oil Filter
Oil Filter Location
(View from Above Right Side of Tractor)
4. Before removing the oil filter, clean the area
around the filter to keep dirt and debris out of
the engine.
5. Remove the old oil filter and wipe off the filter
mounting surface on the engine.
6. Apply a thin coating of clean oil to the rubber
gas ket on the replacement oil filter.
IMPORTANT:
Use
ONLY
oil filters from the en
gine manufacturer (Kohler P/N 1205001). Af
termarket oil filters may not seal properly and/or
may not have the cor rect pressure relief valve
for proper lubrication.
7. Install the new oil filter on the engine. Turn the
filter clockwise until the rubber gasket con tacts
the sealing surface, then tighten an additional
3/4 turn to 1 turn.
8. Close the oil drain valve and tighten until snug.
Do not overtighten.
9. Fill the crankcase with new, clean oil. Use only
crankcase lubricants recommended by the en
gine manufacturer. Refer to
Specifications
in
this manual or the engine owner’s manual. Use
the recommended oil viscosity for the expected
ambient temperature. Oil with the correct vis
cosity will aid starting in cold weather and assure
proper lubrication in hot weather.
Fill up to, but
not above, the “F” mark
on the dipstick.
Crankcase capacity is 2.0 quarts (1.9 liters)
when changing oil and filter.
IMPORTANT:
Check the dipstick reading be
fore adding the last 1/2 pint of oil and
fill only
to
the “F” mark.
The oil level should never be
above the “F” mark on the dipstick; overfilling can
result in engine overheating, loss of power, and
possible engine damage.
10. Start the engine and check for oil leaks around
the oil filter. Stop the engine, recheck the oil
level, and add oil if necessary. (When the en
gine is first operated with a new oil filter, the oil
level will drop slightly as the filter is filled with
oil.)
