Initial Set-Up
Engine Oil
Initial Set-Up Lastec//030910 3-5
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3.5 Engine Oil
WARNING!
ALWAYS turn off engine before checking the oil level, changing the oil, or changing
the oil filter!
ENGINE OIL IS HOT! ALWAYS allow ample time for oil to cool before changing or
repairing leaks!
CAUTION!
Be sure to use the correct oil in the engine crankcase!
Be sure to check the engine oil level and quality daily!
Incorrect oil, inadequate oil level, or contaminated oil will cause engine damage!
It is important that the proper type of oil be used in the crankcase. It is also important that
the oil level and quality be checked daily. Use of incorrect oil, inadequate oil level, or con-
taminated oil will cause engine damage.
Be sure the Lastec Mower is parked on level ground before checking the oil level. Always
check the oil level before starting the engine, or wait more than five minutes after turning
off an engine that has been running. Check the oil level with the dipstick located under the
air cleaner, behind the radiator overflow bottle. To add or change the engine oil and/or oil
filter, allow ample time for the engine and engine oil to cool. Consult the Kubota Diesel
Engine Operator’s Manual for the proper procedures.
When operating in temperatures ranging from 32° - 77°F (0° - 25°C), engine oil should be
MIL-L-2104C or have properties of API classification CD/CE grades, with an SAE viscos-
ity grade of 10W-30. Due to the nature of the lawn care industry, it is assumed that opera-
tion of the Lastec Mower will typically be in air temperatures within the above listed range.
If you will be operating the Lastec Mower in air temperatures outside this range, consult
the Kubota Diesel Engine Operator’s Manual for the proper SAE viscosity grade of oil that
should be used.
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