Use and Care Manual

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The following John Deere oils are preferred:

• TURF-GARD™

• PLUS- 4™

Other oils may be used if above John Deere oils are not available,

provided they meet the following specication:

• API Service Classication SJ or higher

Checking Engine Oil Level

IMPORTANT: Failure to check the oil level regularly could lead to

serious engine problems if oil level is out of the operating

range:

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NOTE: Check oil twice a day if you run engine over 4 hours in a day.

Make sure engine is cold when checking engine oil level.

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

2. Lift hood.

3. Clean area around dipstick to prevent debris from falling into

crankcase.

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Twin cylinder engine shown

4. Remove dipstick (A). Wipe with clean cloth.

5. Install and tighten dipstick.

6. Remove dipstick.

7. Check oil level on dipstick. Oil must be between ADD and FULL

marks.

8. If oil level is low, add oil to bring oil level no higher than FULL mark

on dipstick. Do not overll.

9. Install and tighten dipstick. Lower hood.

Changing Engine Oil and Filter

IMPORTANT: Change the oil more often if the vehicle is used in

extreme conditions:

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1. Run engine to warm oil.

2. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

3. Lift hood.

4. Remove closeout panels.

Service Engine