GASOLINE UTILITY VEHICLES
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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
When adding oil between oil changes, do not mix
brands and viscosity grades of oil.
Both the oil dipstick and fill cap must be in place before operat-
ing the engine. Failure to install the dipstick and fill cap will
result in oil becoming contaminated and/or oil being discharged
into the engine compartment.
Changing the Oil
Tool List Qty. Required
Socket, 3/8" drive, 10 mm ........................................... 1
Ratchet, 3/8" drive....................................................... 1
Extension, 3/8" drive, 8" .............................................. 1
Oil drain pan................................................................ 1
For maximum performance and longevity, the engine oil
should be replaced after the first 100 hours of operation.
After the initial oil change, it should be changed every
200-250 hours of operation or yearly, whichever comes
first. Vehicles used under harsh or dirty conditions should
have the oil changed every 100-150 hours of operation.
Never exceed 300 hours of operation before an oil
change.
The selection of oil is dependent upon the service that
the vehicle will perform. Most vehicles require 10W30 oil,
whereas vehicles used at capacity or near capacity load
applications will require 10W40 oil after a break-in period
of 100 hours (Ref Fig. 26 on page 16).
If the vehicle is to be stored over the winter
months, it can be stored with the old oil left in the
engine. The oil should be changed as part of spring mainte-
nance. This will remove any moisture that has accumulated
during storage.
To Change The Oil:
Be aware that engine fluids
may be hot and contact to
the skin may cause severe
burns. Wear rubber gloves to protect skin from expo-
sure to the old oil and degreaser.
The oil should be changed with the engine warm. Park the vehi-
cle on a level surface, engage the parking brake and remove the
key. Place a drain pan under the engine. Wipe the top of the
engine clean with a cloth and remove the oil fill cap (Ref Fig. 27
on page 16).
Clean the area around the filter. Remove the three bolts
securing the oil filter to the engine (Ref Fig. 28 on page
16). 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.)
Inspect the filter. At the first oil change, small metal chips
and lint may be found. This is normal, resulting from the
break-in period. Inspect the filter at every oil change. The
presence of large metal chips could indicate possible
damage to the engine.
Wear eye protection to pre-
vent splashed solvent from
contacting the eyes when
cleaning oil filter.
Fig. 25 Check Oil Level on Dipstick
Maximum oil level for hot engine
DO NOT OVERFILL
Safe Operating
Range for Hot Engine
Add Oil
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Fig. 26 Oil Viscosity Chart
Fig. 27 Cleaning Top of Engine
Fig. 28 Remove Oil Filter
-20 0 20 40 60 80 100
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30
40
C
F
0
0
10W-30
HEAVY DUTY WORK
LIGHT DUTY WORK
(Air Temperature)
10W-40
10W-30
Oil Fill Cap
Oil Filter
'O' Ring
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