rev 3/91 5 - 3 09-367
SERVICE section 5
ENGINE
Engine Oil Specifications and
Recommendations
Fill the crankcase with oil that meets API service
designation SF, SF/CC, or SF/CD. Do not mix
brands or grades of oil.
Recommended weights for expected temperatures
are listed in Section 3 Pre-Start Instructions:
Engine Oil and Filter Change Procedure
1. Run engine until engine is warm for complete
draining.
2. Remove oil drain plug (Linamar and Kohler).Open
drain cock (Kubota).
3. Remove oil filter and wipe filter base clean.
4. Lube filter gasket with oil and install new filter.
Tighten 1/2 turn after seal contacts base. Do not
over tighten.
5. Re-install drain plug (Linamar and Kohler). Close
drain cock (Kubota).
6. Fill with engine oil.
Linamar:
Add 1.8 U.S. Quarts (1.7 liter) engine oil.
Kohler:
Add 2.1 U.S. Quarts (2 liter) engine oil
Kubota:
Add 3 U.S. Quarts (2.9 liter) for Kubota engines.
Refer to engine manual for oil specifications.
7. Run engine and check filter and drain plug or cock
for leaks.
8. Stop engine and refill to proper oil level.
THE USE OF ANY AIR FILTER OR OIL FILTER
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED BY THE
ENGINE MANUFACTURER IS NOT
RECOMMENDED. IF A NON-GENUINE PART
CAUSES OR SUBSTANTIALLY CONTRIBUTES TO
A FAULURE, THAT FAILURE MAY NOT BE
COVERED BY WARRANTY.