Maintenance
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Changing the Engine Oil Filter
Service Interval/Specification
Replace the oil filter every 200 hours of operation or
every other oil change.
1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to
Changing/Draining Oil, page 26.
2. Remove the old filter and wipe the filter adapter
(Fig. 26) gasket surface.
3. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket
on the replacement filter (Fig. 26).
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Figure 26
1. Oil
filter
2. Gasket
3. Adapter
4. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter
adapter. Turn the oil filter clockwise until the
rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then
tighten the filter an additional 1/2 turn (Fig. 26).
5. Fill the crankcase with the correct type of new
oil; refer to Changing/Draining Oil, page 26.
Note: Dispose of the oil filter properly.
Recycle in accordance with local
codes.
Spark
Plugs
Service Interval/Specification
Change the spark plugs after every 200 operating
hours. Make sure the air gap between the center and
side electrodes is correct before installing the spark
plugs. Use a spark plug wrench for removing and
installing the spark plugs and a gapping tool/feeler
gauge to check and adjust the air gap.
Type: Champion RC–12YC (or equivalent)
Air Gap: 0.030” (0.76 mm)
Removing the Spark Plug
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the
parking brake, lower the attachment lift, and turn
the ignition key to “STOP” to stop the engine.
Remove the key.
2. Open the hood.
3. Pull the wire(s) off the spark plug(s) (Fig. 27).
Now clean around the spark plug(s) to prevent
dirt from falling into the engine and potentially
causing damage.
4. Remove the spark plug(s) and metal washer.
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Figure 27
1. Spark
plug wire
2.
Spark plug
3.
Oil filler
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