Operator's Manual

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Servicing the Engine Oil
Change the oil after the first 8 operating hours and every
100 operating hours thereafter.
Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SF, SG, SH or SJ)
Crankcase Capacity:
• when the oil filter is not removed, 51 oz. (1.5 l)
• when the oil filter is removed, 58 oz. (1.7 l)
Viscosity: See the table below.
USE THESE SAE VISCOSITY OILS
Checking the Oil Level
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the
PTO, stop the engine, and remove the key.
2. Clean around the oil dipstick (Fig. 20) so that dirt
cannot fall into the filler hole and damage the engine.
3. Unscrew the oil dipstick and wipe the metal end clean
(Fig. 20).
4. Slide the oil dipstick fully into the filler tube, but do
not thread it onto the tube (Fig. 20). Pull the dipstick
out and look at the metal end. If the oil level is low,
slowly pour only enough oil into the filler tube to raise
the level to the full mark on the dipstick.
Important Do not overfill the crankcase with oil
because the engine may be damaged.
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Figure 20
1. Oil dipstick
2. Filler tube
3. Dipstick end
Changing and Draining the Oil
1. Start the engine and let it run for five minutes. This
warms the oil so that it drains better.
2. Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly
lower than the opposite side to ensure that the oil
drains completely. Then disengage the PTO, set the
parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the key.
3. Place a pan below the oil drain. Use either a flat screw
driver, 3/8 inch (10 mm) wrench to open valve
(Fig. 21).
4. Rotate valve end counterclockwise to open valve
(Fig. 21).
5. When oil has drained completely, rotate valve end
clockwise to close the valve (Fig. 21).
Note: Dispose of the used oil at a certified recycling
center.
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Figure 21
1. Oil drain
6. Clean around the oil dipstick and unscrew the cap
(Fig. 20).