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Before Operating
Before servicing or making adjustments to the
machine, stop engine, set parking brake and
remove key from the switch. Any load material
must be removed from bed or other attachment
before working under raised bed. Always rotate
safety support to the down position before working
under raised bed.
Caution
Check Crankcase Oil
The engine is shipped with approximately 3.5 quarts
(w/ filter) of oil in the crankcase; however, level of oil must
be checked before and after the engine is first started.
1. Position machine on a level surface.
2. Remove dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag. Insert
dipstick into tube and make sure it is seated fully.
Remove dipstick and check level of oil.
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Figure 12
1. Dipstick
3. The engine uses any high-quality detergent oil having
the American Petroleum Institute -API- “service
classification” SH or higher. Choose a viscosity
according to the table in figure 13.
Figure 13
4. If oil level is low, remove filler cap and add enough oil
to raise level to FULL mark on dipstick.
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Figure 14
1. Filler cap
Note: When adding oil, remove dipstick to allow proper
venting, pour oil slowly and check the level often during
this process. DO NOT OVERFILL.
Important When adding engine oil or filling oil, there
must be clearance between the oil fill device and the oil fill
hole in the valve cover as shown in figure 15. This
clearance is necessary to permit venting when filling, which
prevents oil from overrunning into breather. Failure to
follow this procedure may cause serious engine damage
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