DR PRO-XL Safety And Operating Instructions

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Figure 42
Oil Dipstick/Fill Cap
ENGINE OIL CHECK AND REPLACE
The Briggs and Stratton 6.75 and 7.25 are “Just Check and Add” Engines. After you have added oil as described in Chapter 2, you
are not required to change the Oil in the 6.75 and 7.25 Engines. The 8.75 however will need the Oil changed as scheduled in the
“Regular Maintenance Checklist” at the beginning of this Chapter.
See your Engine Operator manual for more detailed information.
6.75 and 7.25 Engines (Check and Add):
Supplies needed:
 SAE 30 High Detergent (HD) Oil (for winter use, use SAE 5W – 30W)
 Clean Rag
1. Lift the Bed to the fully upright position
(Figure 42).
2. Remove the Oil Dipstick/Fill Cap and wipe it off with a clean Rag.
3. Replace the Oil Dipstick/Fill Cap and screw it in, remove the Dipstick and
check the Oil level.
4. If the level is low, add oil as needed.
5. Replace the Oil Dipstick/Fill Cap when finished.
8.75 Engines (Replace Oil):
Tools and Supplies needed:
 3/8" Drive Ratchet
 SAE 30 High Detergent (HD) Oil (for winter use, use SAE 5W – 30W)
 Rag
 Approved Oil Drain Pan
1. Lift the Bed to the fully upright position (Figure 42).
2. Place an approved Oil Drain Pan under the Engine Oil Drain Plug at the rear
of the machine (Figure 43).
3. Using a 3/8" Drive Ratchet, remove the Oil Drain Plug from the bottom of
the Engine and drain the oil into the Pan.
4. Replace the Plug and refill the oil to as described in “Adding Oil and
Gasoline” in Chapter 2.
Note: If you will not be reusing the oil, be sure to use environmentally safe disposal
procedures in the disposing of the used oil.
Alternate Method
Tools and Supplies needed:
 SAE 30 High Detergent (HD) Oil (for winter use, use SAE 5W – 30W)
 Rag
 Liquid Vac Oil Drainer, item #16145 (optional accessory, available at DR Power Equipment)
1. Lift the Bed to the fully upright position
(Figure 42).
2. Remove the Oil Dipstick/Fill Cap and vacuum the oil from the Engine through the Dipstick Tube using the recommended oil
drainer.
3. Replace the oil as described in “Adding Oil and Gasoline” in Chapter 2.
Oil Plug
Figure 43

DR PRO-XL Specifications

General

Brand	DR
Model	PRO-XL
Category	Other
Language	English