Routine Maintenance
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NOTE: Complete the items in the 10 hour (or daily), 50, 100 and 250 hour services plus the
following.
Change Engine Oil and Filter
IMPORTANT: If the tractor has been
operating under difficult conditions it may
be necessary to change the oil and filter
more frequently.
To change the engine oil, put the tractor on level
ground and stop the engine.
NOTE: For best results change the oil when
the engine is warm.
STEP 1
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Put a suitable size container (see page 198 for
engine capacity) under the drain plug (1).
Remove the drain plug and drain the oil. Take
care of hot oil when draining.
IMPORTANT: Dispose of oil and filters in
accordance with local regulations. DO NOT
drain the oil on the ground, into a drain, or put
into a container that can leak. Be responsible
for the environment.
STEP 2
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Turn the oil filter counterclockwise with a strap
wrench to remove.
STEP 3
Apply clean oil to the gasket on the new filters.
Install the filters. Turn the filters clockwise until
the gasket comes in contact with the filter head.
Tighten the filters an additional one half turn by
hand.
IMPORTANT: Only use a McCormick approved oil
filter, these filters have been specifically designed
to provide superior engine protection.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use a filter wrench to install
the oil filter or you can cause damage to the gasket
and filter.
STEP 4
Install a new seal on the drain plug (1). Install the
drain plug in the crankcase and tighten.
Fill engine with correct grade engine oil, to the
correct level.
500 HOUR SERVICE
WARNING; Avoid contact with hot oil. Do
not change a hot filter due to risk of burning
skin on hands, wait until temperature is
below 50°C (32°F).
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