OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
Page 14
Owner’s Manual and Service Guide
Read all of Manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
The engine can be operated safely as long as oil is within
the safe operating range as indicated on the dipstick. Do
not operate vehicle if oil level is below the safe area
indicated on the dipstick (Ref Fig. 15 on page 14).
Oil should be added to bring the level into the safe oper-
ating range. Do not overfill. Check that the oil fill cap
and dipstick are firmly in place.
CHANGING THE OIL
Tool List Qty. Required
Socket, 10 mm, 3/8" drive ........................................... 1
Ratchet, 3/8" drive ....................................................... 1
Extension, 8", 3/8" drive .............................................. 1
Oil drain pan ................................................................ 1
For maximum performance and longevity, the engine oil
should be replaced every 125 hours of operation or semi-
annually, whichever comes first.
The selection of oil is dependent upon the service that
the vehicle will perform. Most vehicles require 10W-30
oil, whereas vehicles used at capacity or near capacity
load applications will require 10W-40 oil after run-in (Ref
Fig. 16 on page 14).
To reduce the possi-
bility of severe inju-
ry, wear rubber
gloves to protect skin from exposure to hot,
used oil and degreaser. These fluids contain
chemicals known to cause cancer.
The oil should be changed with the engine warm. Park the vehi-
cle on a level surface, engage the park brake and remove the
key. Place a drain pan under the engine. Wipe the top of the
engine clean with a cloth (Ref Fig. 17 on page 14). Remove the
oil fill cap.
Clean the area around the filter. Oil drainage is accom-
plished by removing the three bolts securing the oil filter
to the engine. Remove the filter by pulling it from the
engine and allow the oil to drain. The ‘O’ rings may
remain on the engine or the filter (Ref Fig. 18 on page
15).
At each oil change, thoroughly inspect filter before clean-
ing. At the first oil change, metal chips and lint may be
Fig. 14 Clean Entire Dipstick
Fig. 15 Check Oil Level on Dipstick
F
Ref Ced 1
Maximum oil level
DO NOT OVERFILL
Safe
operating range
Add
oil
Full
ef Dsk 1
Fig. 16 Oil Viscosity Chart
Fig. 17 Clean Top of Engine
-20 0 20 40 60 80 100
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30
40
C
F
0
0
10W-30
10W-40
HEAVY DUTY WORK
LIGHT DUTY WORK
(AIR TEMPERATURE)
10W-30
Ref Ovc 1
Oil Fill Cap
Ref Cte 1
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