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2. Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly
lower than the opposite side to ensure that the oil
drains completely. Then disengage the PTO, set the
parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the key.
3. Place a pan below the oil drain. Remove the oil drain
cap (Fig. 32).
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Figure 32
1. Oil drain cap 2. Oil filter
4. When the oil has drained completely, install the drain
cap.
Note: Dispose of the used oil at a certified recycling
center.
5. Clean around the oil reservoir and unscrew the cap
(Fig. 32).
6. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified
amount of oil, page 27, into the filler tube (Fig. 30).
Check the oil level; refer to Checking the Oil Level,
page 27. Slowly add additional oil to bring the level to
the “F” mark on the dipstick.
Changing the Oil Filter
Replace the oil filter every 200 hours or every other oil
change.
Note: Change the oil filter more frequently when
operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing and
Draining the Oil, page 27.
2. Remove the old filter and wipe the filter adapter
(Fig. 33) gasket surface.
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Figure 33
1. Oil filter
2. Gasket
3. Adapter
3. Apply a thin coat of clean oil to the rubber gasket on
the replacement filter (Fig. 33).
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 2/3 to 1 turn (Fig. 33).
5. Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new oil;
refer to Changing and Draining the Oil, page 27.
Air Cleaner
Primary Filter: Check and/or replace after every
200 operating hours or more often in dusty conditions.
Safety Filter: Replace after every 600 operating hours.
Note: Check the filters more frequently if operating
conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Removing the Filters
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking
brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the
key.
2. Release the latches on the air cleaner and pull the air
cleaner cover off of the air cleaner body (Fig. 34).
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