Changing the Engine Oil and Oil
Filter
Service Interval: Every 100 hours or yearly,
whichever comes first—Change the
engine oil and oil filter (more often
in dirty or dusty conditions).
1.
Park the machine on a level surface to ensure
that the oil drains completely.
2.
Disengage the blade-control switch, and move
the motion-control levers outward to the P
position.
3.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
4.
Drain the oil from the engine
Figure 35
5.
Change the engine-oil filter
Note:
Ensure that the oil-filter gasket touches
the engine and then turn the filter an extra 3/4
turn.
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Figure 36
6.
Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified
oil into the filler tube and slowly add the
additional oil to bring it to the Full mark
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