Gravely HR1536FL - Page 20

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4. Remove dipstick. Wipe with a clean
cloth.
5. Install dipstick and allow the cap to rest
on the end of the tube. Do not tighten
the cap.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! To prevent
extensive engine wear or damage, always
maintain the proper engine oil level. Never
operate the engine with the oil level below the
ADD mark or over the FULL mark.
6. Remove dipstick and check oil level on
dipstick. Oil must be between the ADD
and FULL marks.
• If oil is low, add oil to bring oil level no
higher than the FULL mark on dipstick.
• If oil level is above the FULL mark,
drain to proper level.
7. Install and tighten dipstick.
Change Engine Oil and Filter
NOTE: An oil drain tube is provided with this
unit. Attach the tube to the oil drain fitting on
the engine, and open valve (A) to drain the
used oil. Close the valve, and remove the
drain tube from the fitting after the oil has
been drained. Store the drain tube after use.
Change engine oil and oil filter (B) at
recommended intervals.See Servicing on
page 17. See the engine manual for complete
procedures.
Clean Air Intake Screen and Engine
Fins
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! The engine is
air-cooled and requires a large amount of air
intake when running. Reduced air intake can
cause overheating:
• Keep air intake screen and cooling fins
clean.
• Keep covers and screens in place.
Keep air intake screens and engine cooling
fins clear of debris to ensure proper cooling.
See the engine manual for complete
procedures.
Check and Clean Air Filter Elements
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Dirt and debris
can enter the engine through a damaged filter
element:
• Do not wash paper element.
• Do not attempt to clean paper element
by tapping against another object.
• Do not use pressurized air to clean
element.
• Replace element only if it is very dirty,
damaged or the seal is cracked.
Check and clean air filter elements at the
recommended intervals. See Servicing on
page 17. See the engine manual for complete
procedures.
Check Spark Plugs
Check spark plugs at the recommended
intervals (see Servicing on page 17) See the
engine manual for complete procedures.
Figure 17
A
Figure 18
A
B
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Touching
hot surfaces can burn skin. The
engine and components will be hot
if the engine has been running.
Allow the engine to cool before
servicing.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Touching
hot surfaces can burn skin. The
engine and components will be hot
if the engine has been running.
Allow the engine to cool before
servicing.