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Figure 50
Changing the Engine Oil
Note: Dispose of the used oil at a recycling center .
1. Start the engine and let it run for 5 minutes.
Note: This warms the oil so that it drains better .
2. Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly
lower than the opposite side to ensure that the
oil drains completely .
3. Disengage the blade-control switch (PT O) and
engage the parking brake.
4. Shut of f the engine, remove the key , and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
5. Drain the oil from the engine ( Figure 51 ).
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Figure 51
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