Changing the Engine Oil
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
When Changing Oil
o If you drain the oil from the top oil fill tube, the fuel tank
must be empty or fuel can leak out and result in a fire
or explosion.
1. Run engine until warm.
2. Place the tractor on a level surface (see Figure 5).
3. Stopthe engine (see Stepping the Traeter and Engine).
4. Clean oil fill and filter areas of any debris. Remove
dipstick and lay on clean cloth (see Figure 6).
5. Disconnect the oil drain hose (see Figure 10). Carefully
remove cap and lower hose into an approved container.
After the oil has drained, install cap tightly, then attach
the hose to the side of the engine.
6. Remove the oil filter and dispose of properly.
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Figure 1
7. Lightly lubricate the oil fiker gasket with fresh, clean oil
(see Figure 11).
8. Install the oil filter by hand until the gasket contacts the
oil filter adapter, then tighten the oil filter 1/2 to 3/4 turns.
9. Add oil (see Check and Add Engine Oil).
Figure 10
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