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Oil Filter Change
Change the engine oil filter initially after the
first 8 hours of use. Change the engine oil
filter every 100 hours of operation after the
initial change.
1. Start the engine and run it for five
minutes to warm the engine oil.
2. Drain the engine oil into a suitable
container.
3. Clean the area around the oil filter to
keep dirt and debris from the engine and
rotate the oil filter counterclockwise to
remove it. Wipe off the surface where
the filter mounts.
4. Coat a film of clean engine oil on the
seal of the new filter. See Figure 17.
5. Install a new filter rotating it clockwise
until the seal contacts the mounting
surface. Rotate the filter an additional
3/4 of a turn by hand.
6. Reinstall drain plug and tighten.
7. Refill with engine oil as specified.
8. Run the engine for about 3 minutes, stop
engine, and check for leaks around filter.
Engine Oil Change
Change the engine oil and filter after the first
8 hours of operation. Change the oil each
subsequent 100 hours of operation after the
initial change.
1. Run the engine to warm the oil.
2. Park the mower on level ground.
3. Stop the engine, put the steering control
levers in the park position and remove
the key.
4. Remove the oil drain screw and drain
the oil into a suitable container while the
engine is still warm. See Figure 18.
5. Install the oil drain screw.
6. Remove the dipstick and refill with fresh
oil.
7. Check the oil level.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage to hydraulic
components as a result of contamination. Be
sure to wipe around the filler neck and cap
before removal of the hydraulic oil reservoir
cap. Do not open the oil reservoir cap when
hot unless it is absolutely necessary.
Check the reservoir daily for the proper fluid
level.
CAUTION: Before removing the
oil filter, place a suitable pan
under the filter connection.
WARNING: Engine oil is a toxic
substance. Dispose of used oil
properly. Contact your local
authorities for approved disposal
methods or possible recycling.
Figure 17
Clean
Engine Oil
WARNING: Hot engine oil can
cause severe burns. Allow engine
oil temperature to drop from hot to
warm before attempting to drain
and handle the oil.
CAUTION: Be sure the engine
has been stopped, the steering
control levers are in the park
position, and the key has been
removed before changing or
checking the hydraulic oil in the
mower.
Allow the hydraulic fluid to cool.
The oil may be hot and could
cause serious burns.
Figure 18
Oil Drain
Screw
Engine Oil
Filter
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