Operator's Manual

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Figure 18
1. Neutral bracket 2. Locknuts
3. Tighten one of the locknuts (Fig. 18) just enough to take
the slack out of the shift cable.
Note: You must hold the threaded shaft below the bracket
to tighten the locknut on top.
4. Tighten the other locknut just enough to take the slack
out of the other shift cable.
5. Pull up on each shift cable an ensure that there is no gap
between the nut/washer and the neutral bracket
(Fig. 19). If there is a gap, tighten the nut.
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Figure 19
1. Neutral bracket
2. Pull up
3. Cable boot
4. Wrong, must tighten the
nut
5. Correct adjustment
6. Start the engine and shift into Forward, Reverse, and
Neutral several times to ensure that the neutral bracket
is operating properly.
Servicing the Engine Oil
Check the oil level before each use.
Change the oil after the first 8 operating hours and every 50
hours thereafter.
Replace the oil filter every 100 hours.
Note: Change the oil and oil filter more frequently when
operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SF, SG, SH, SJ, or
higher)
Crankcase Capacity: 48 oz./1-1/2 qt. (1.4 liters) when the
filter is changed
F
–20 0 20 40 60 80 100
°
C
–30
°
–20 –10 0 10 20 30 40
USE THESE SAE VISCOSITY OILS
Checking the Oil Level
To check the oil level, refer to Checking the Crankcase Oil,
page 13.
Changing and Draining the Oil
1. Start the vehicle and let it run for a few minutes to
warm the oil.
2. Park the machine on a level surface, set the parking
brake, turn the ignition off, and remove the key.
3. Raise the bed and secure it with the prop rod.
4. Disconnect the spark plug wires and battery cables.
5. Remove the drain plug (Fig. 20) and let the oil flow into
a drain pan. When the oil drains completely, install the
drain plug.
Note: Dispose of the used oil at a certified recycling center.