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CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
Change the engine oil and filter using the following
procedure:
1. With the engine warm, remove the crankcase drain
plug. Some plugs are equipped with a magnet to
gather metal particles. Completely clean and flush
away all metallic filings from the plug and re-
install it.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT discharge oil onto
ground. Catch and dispose of per local waste dis-
posal regulations.
2. The engine oil filter should be changed at every oil
change interval. Remove and discard the disposi-
ble filter canister. Wipe the gasket sealing area of
the block with a clean cloth.
IMPORTANT: Your OEM engine oil filters have
special by-pass valves built in. Use only genuine
OEM engine replacement filters.
3. Apply a thin coat of clean oil to the new oil filter
gasket. Hand tighten. Refill the crankcase with
new oil. Follow specifications in the Lubrication
chapter for type and viscosity of new oil.
4. After new oil has been added, run the engine at idle
speed until the oil pressure lamp is OFF. Check for
leaks at the filter and drain plug. Re-tighten only as
much as necessary to eliminate leakage.
CHECKING THE BATTERY
The battery furnished in the machine is a 12-volt, wet-
cell battery.
The top of the battery must always be kept clean. Clean
the battery with a brush dipped in an alkaline solution
(ammonia or baking soda and water). After the foam-
ing has stopped, flush the top of the battery with clean
water. If the terminals and cable connection clamps are
corroded or have a buildup, disconnect the cables and
clean the terminals and clamps with the same alkaline
solution.
Jump Starting
If the battery becomes discharged or does not have
enough power to start the engine, use jumper cables
and the following procedure to jump-start the engine.
WARNING
The ONLY safe method for jump-starting a
disharged battery is for TWO PEOPLE to per-
form the following procedure. The second per-
son is needed for removing the jumper cables
so that the operator does not have to leave the
operator’s compartment while the engine is
running. NEVER connect the jumper cables
directly to the starter solenoid of either
engine. DO NOT start the engine from any
position other than the operator’s seat, and
then ONLY after making sure all controls are in
“neutral.”
Closely follow the jump-start procedures, in
the order listed, to avoid personal injury. In
addition, wear safety glasses to protect your
eyes, and avoid leaning over the batteries
while jump-starting.
Battery acid is harmful on contact with skin or
fabrics. If acid spills, follow these firstaid tips:
1. IMMEDIATELY remove any clothing on
which acid spills.
2. If acid contacts the skin, rinse the affected
area with running water for 10 to 15 min-
utes.
3. If acid comes in contact with the eyes,
flood the eyes with running water for 10 to
15 minutes. See a doctor at once. NEVER
use any medication or eye drops unless
prescribed by the doctor.
4. To neutralize acid spilled on the floor, use
one of the following mixtures:
a. 1 pound (0.5 kg) of baking soda in 4
quarts (4 liters) of water.
b. 1 pint (0.4 liters) of household ammo-
nia in 4 quarts (4 liters) of water.
Whenever battery is removed from the unit,
BE SURE to disconnect the negative (-) bat-
tery terminal connection first.
WARNING
Explosive gas is produced while a battery is in
use or being charged. Keep flames or sparks
away from the battery area. Make sure battery
is charged in a well-ventilated area.
NEVER lay a metal object on top of a battery
as a short circuit can result.
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