Operator's Manual

11
Check The Engine Oil
The engine is shipped 3.3L of oil in the crankcase;
however, the level of oil must be checked before and after
engine is first started.
1. Position the machine on a level surface.
2. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth.
Push the dipstick into the tube and make sure it is
seated fully. Remove the dipstick from the tube and
check the level of oil. If the oil level is low, remove
the filler cap from the valve cover and add enough
oil to raise the level to the FULL mark on the
dipstick. Add the oil slowly and check the level
often during this process. DO NOT OVERFILL.
Figure 1
1. Dipstick
2. Filler cap
3. The engine uses any high-quality detergent oil
having the American Petroleum Institute—API—
“service classification” CD, CE, CF or CF-4 or CG-
4 or higher. Recommended viscosity (weight) is
SAE 10W30.
IMPORTANT. Check the level of oil every 8
operating hours or daily. Change the oil and
filter initially after the first 50 hours of operation;
thereafter change oil every 50 hours and filter
every 100 hours. However, change oil more
frequently when operating the engine in
extremely dusty or dirty conditions.
4. Install the filler cap and dipstick firmly in place.
Fill The Fuel Tank
The engine runs on No. 2 diesel fuel. Fuel tank capacity
is 6 gallons (22.7 L)
1. Clean the area around the fuel tank cap.
Figure 2
1. Fuel tank cap
2. Remove the fuel tank cap.
3. Fill the tank to about one inch below the top of the
tank, (bottom of the filler neck). DO NOT
OVERFILL. Then install the cap.
4. Wipe up any fuel that may have spilled to prevent a
fire hazard.
Before Operating
Because diesel fuel is flammable, use caution
when storing or handling it. Do not smoke while
filling the fuel tank. Do not fill fuel the tank while
engine is running, hot, or when the machine is in
an enclosed area. Always fill the fuel tank outside
and wipe up any spilled diesel fuel before starting
the engine. Store fuel in a clean, safety-approved
container and keep the cap in place. Use diesel
fuel for the engine only; not for any other purpose.
DANGER
Before servicing or making adjustments to the machine,
stop the engine and remove the key from the switch.
CAUTION
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