Engine Manual

30 TP-7095 4/18
Figure 12 Oil Fill Cap
3.5.2 Change Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Change the engine oil and filter every 150 hours of operation. Replace the engine oil and filter more often if the machine is being
run in excessively dirty or dusty conditions.
WARNING
Accidental starting.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect the battery cables before working on the engine. Remove the negative (–) lead
first when disconnecting the battery. Reconnect the negative (–) lead last when
reconnecting the battery.
Disabling the engine. Accidental starting can cause severe injury or death. Before working on the engine or connected
equipment, disable the engine as follows: 1) Disconnect the ignition coil. 2) Remove the battery cables, negative (–) lead first.
Reconnect the negative (–) lead last when reconnecting the battery. Follow these precautions to prevent the accidental starting
of the engine.
WARNING
Handling caustic engine fluids and chemical products can cause severe chemical
burns, nausea, fainting, or death.
Most chemicals such as used engine oil, antifreeze/coolant, rustproofing agent, inhibiting
oil, degreasing agent, spray paint, and adhesives are hazardous to health. Read and
follow the user information found on the packaging. Avoid inhalation and skin contact.
Use only in well-ventilated areas and use a protective mask when spraying. Store engine
fluids and chemical products in a locked cabinet. Contact your local recycling center for
disposal information and locations.
Used engine oil. Contact with used engine oil may cause severe skin irritation. Repeated and prolonged skin exposure
may have other health risks. Used engine oil is a suspected carcinogen. Avoid contact with skin. Thoroughly wash your hands
and nails with soap and water shortly after handling used engine oil. Wash or dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine
oil. Dispose of used engine oil in a responsible manner. Contact your local recycling center for disposal information and locations.
Oil fill cap