Ventrac 4500Y - Checking Engine Oil Level; Changing Engine Oil And Filter

SERVICE
Service - 44
Checking Engine Oil Level
1.
Attention
Avoid Engine Damage!
Failure to check the oil level regularly could lead to
serious damage to your engine, if the engine is run
with an incorrect oil level.
• Check the engine oil level with the power unit
sitting on a level surface and with the engine
shut off and the oil cold.
• Keep oil level between the FULL and ADD marks.
• Do not add oil with the engine running.
Park the power unit on a level surface.
2. Engage the parking brake and shut off the engine.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch and
allow the engine and oil to cool.
4. Open the engine hood to access the engine
compartment.
5. Remove the oil dipstick (A) from the engine and
wipe with a clean cloth.
6.
A
D
Insert the dipstick back into the engine and
remove again.
7. Check the oil level. The level should be between
the Full (B) and Add (C) marks on the dipstick.
8.
BC
If the oil level is low, remove the oil ll cap (D)
and add small amounts of engine oil to bring
the oil level no higher than the Full (B) level on
the dipstick.
9. If oil level is above the Full (B) mark, drain some
engine oil to achieve the proper level.
10. Reinstall the dipstick and the oil ll cap and
close the engine hood.
Changing Engine Oil And Filter
1.
CAUTION
Contact with engine oil can irritate your skin. Wear
protective gloves when working with engine oil.
If you come in contact with engine oil, wash it off
immediately.
CAUTION
Oil is hazardous to the environment. Drain engine
oil into an approved container. Dispose of used
engine oil in accordance with local laws.
Start the power unit engine and allow it to run
until the engine reaches operating temperature.
2. Park the power unit on a level surface.
3. Engage the parking brake and shut off the engine.
4. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
5. Open the engine hood to access the engine
compartment.
NOTE: removal of the right or left engine access
panel may allow easier removal and installation
of the engine oil lter.
6. Place a drain pan underneath the oil drain (A)
located in front of the hydraulic oil lters on the
left side of the power unit.
7.
WARNING
Hot engine oil can cause severe burns. Allow
the engine temperature to drop from hot to warm
before draining the oil.
A
Remove the drain cap from the oil drain and
drain into the pan while the oil is warm.