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7 MAINTENANCE
7.3 ENGINE OIL ______________________________________________________________
Check the engine oil at the start of each day, before starting
the engine. If the oil level is low, remove oil filler cap and add
oil as necessary.
Perform initial oil change after the first 5 hours of operation.
Change oil every 25 hours thereafter.
See the Engine Manual for detailed service information.
After adding or changing oil, start and run engine at idle with
all drives disengaged for 30 seconds. Shut engine off. Wait
30 seconds and check oil level. Add oil to bring up to FULL
mark on dipstick.
Use only engine oils with API classification SG, SH, or SJ.
Above 32° F (0° C)
Below 32° F (0° C)
7.4 ENGINE AIR FILTER _______________________________________________________
1. Remove and service the foam pre-cleaner every 25
hours. Replace if damaged.
To service pre-cleaner, wash in a liquid detergent and
warm water. Rinse thoroughly and squeeze dry in a
clean cloth. Saturate in clean engine oil and squeeze
out excess oil in a clean, absorbent cloth.
7.5 FUEL ____________________________________________________________________
Fuel is highly flammable. Handle with care. Use an
approved container. The spout must fit inside the fuel filler
neck. Avoid using cans and funnels to transfer fuel.
!
WARNING
Never remove the fuel cap from the fuel tank or add fuel
when the engine is running or while the engine is hot.
Do not smoke when handling fuel. Never fill or drain the
fuel tank indoors.
Do not spill fuel. If fuel is spilled, clean spilled fuel
immediately.
Never handle or store fuel containers near an open flame
or any device that may create sparks and ignite the fuel
or fuel vapors.
Be sure to install and tighten fuel cap securely.
• Fill the fuel tank to within 1 in. (25 mm) of the bottom of
the filler neck.
20
SAE 30W
SAE 5W20 or SAE 5W30
Operating
2. Replace the paper air cleaner element every 100
hours, more often when operating in dusty conditions.
Note: Always replace the paper element. Do not wash
or use pressurized air to clean cartridge.
See the Engine Manual for detailed service information.
• Store fuel according to federal, state, and local ordinances
and recommendations from your fuel supplier.
• Never overfill fuel tank.
Gas Engine:
• Use clean, fresh, regular grade unleaded gasoline with a
minimum 85 Octane rating.
NOTICE
Do not use premium gasoline or an oil-gasoline
mixture. When using blended fuel, do not use a blend
with more than 10% ethanol. Under no circumstances
should you use a blend with methanol.
FULL
mark
Range
Figure 7A