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5.2 CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
Check the engine oil level daily. Never operate the
engine with oil level below the low mark on the dipstick.
See your engine manual for oil specifications and oil
filter service instructions.
To check the oil level:
1. Move the unit to a level area. Stop engine and lock
the brakes.
2. Clean around the dipstick to prevent dirt from
entering the tube.
3. Remove the dipstick and wipe off the oil.
4. Put the dipstick back in place. Be sure it is all the
way down.
5. Remove the dipstick again and note oil level.
6. Add oil, if needed. do not overfill.
5.3 CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
Engine oil should be changed after the first 25 hours
and every 100 hours after.
1. Move the unit to a level area. Lock the brakes. If
the engine is cold, let it run for 5 minutes.
2. When the engine is warm, stop it and raise the
hood.
3. Clean the areas around the dipstick and drain plug.
4. Put an open top container that will hold five quarts
under the drain plug.
5. Remove the drain plug.
6. Allow the engine to drain completely.
7. Clean and reinstall the drain plug.
8. Remove the oil filter. Clean the oil filter port and
install a new oil filter according to the instructions
on the oil filter.
9. Fill with new oil to the "Full" mark on the dipstick.
Lower the hood.
10.Start the engine and check for leakage at the drain
plug. Tighten the plug if leakage occurs.
11.Recheck oil level.
5.4 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Engine Coolant
Check engine coolant level daily. If leakage is
observed, check more frequently.
WARNING: Engine muffler and other parts
are hot.
DANGER: COOLANT TEMPERATURE
MUST BE BELOW 100
o
F on temperature
gauge or serious burns may result.
ALWAYS wait for engine to cool before
service.
Figure 12
1. Hose, 5/16" ID x 6’
2. Return Hose, 3/8" ID x
52"
3. Plastic Tank
4. Hose, 3/8" x 42"
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