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Maintenance Instructions
LUBRICATION
3. Remove the dipstick and open oil drain valve,
and drain the oil into a suitable container. Be
sure to allow ample time for complete drainage.
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.
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)
6. Apply a thin coating of new oil to the rubber gas-
ket on the replacement oil filter.
IMPORTANT:
Use
ONLY
oil filters from the en
-
gine manufacturer. Aftermarket 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
oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket con tacts
the sealing surface, then tighten the filter an
additional
1/2 to 3/4 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
engine 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
viscosity will aid starting in cold weather and
assure proper lubrication in hot weather.
Fill to
FULL mark
on the dipstick; crankcase capacity
is 1.9 quarts (1.8 liters) when changing oil and
filter.
IMPORTANT:
Check the dipstick reading before
adding the last 1/2 pint of oil and
fill only
to the
FULL mark.
The oil level should never be over
the
FULL
mark on the dipstick; overfilling can re
-
sult in engine overheating and loss of power.
10. Start the engine and check for oil leaks around
the oil filter. Stop the engine, recheck the oil lev-
el, and add oil if necessary. (When the engine is
first operated with a new oil filter, the oil level will
drop slightly as the filter is filled with oil.)