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16 Owner’s Manual for Field and Brush Mower
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Operating the Maintenance Meter
See Figure 4-1. The maintenance meter monitors the
accumulated running time, time until the engine oil needs
to be changed, and time until lubrication is
recommended. Pressing function button (A) cycles
through meter functions.
Figure 4-1. Operating Maintenance Meter
After 25 hours of running time, the meter will automati-
cally blink as a signal for oil change. It will continue to
blink for two hours of accumulated running time. The next
alert will automatically appear in 25 hours. No reset is
required.
If the RPM indication is not responding to changes in
engine speed, check the connections at the meter and
verify meter wire is wrapped tightly around spark plug
wire.
Air Filter Maintenance
NOTE: To order a replacement air filter, contact Generac
Customer Service at 1-888-436-3722 (1-888-GEN-
ERAC), or www.generac.com.
1. Clean the area around the filter cover.
2. Remove cover by unscrewing the two knobs.
3. Remove filtering element.
4. Tap cartridge on a solid surface and blow it from the
inside with compressed air to remove dust and
debris.
5. Clean the inside of the filter housing. Do not allow
dust or debris to enter the inlet duct.
NOTE: If the cartridge is too dirty to clean, clogged, or
damaged, replace the cartridge with a new one.
6. Install the cartridge and refit the cover.
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
NOTE: Drain oil when engine is warm. Warm oil drains
more completely.
1. See Figure 4-2 and Figure 4-3. Place an approved
oil container near oil drain (A).
Figure 4-2. 16 HP Oil Drain
Figure 4-3. 18.67 HP Oil Drain
2. Remove drain plug with a 8 mm Allen wrench and
allow oil to drain into the container.
3. Remove oil filter with an oil filter wrench and replace
with a
new oil filter.
4. Replace drain plug and fully tighten.
5. Add 16 oz (473 ml) of oil into the oil fill and wait one
minute for the oil to settle. See Adding Oil for
information on engine oil requirements.
6. Check the dipstick and continue adding a few
ounces of oil at a time, rechecking the dipstick until
the oil reaches the fill mark. Do not overfill.
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CAUTION
Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of
engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so
could result in engine damage.
(000210)
WARNING
Skin irritation. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with
used motor oil. Used motor oil has been shown to cause
skin cancer in laboratory animals. Thoroughly wash
exposed areas with soap and water.
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