Sabo 108-17 HS manual Service Engine, Avoid Fumes, Checking Engine Oil Level

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SERVICE ENGINE

Avoid Fumes

cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes

contain carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death.

Move the vehicle to an outside area before running the engine.

Do not run an engine in an enclosed area without adequate ventilation.

•Connect a pipe extension to the engine exhaust pipe to direct the exhaust fumes out of the area.

•Allow fresh outside air into the work area to clear the exhaust fumes out.

Engine Oil

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Use oil viscosity based on the expected air temperature range during the period between oil changes.

Oils may be used if they meet one of the following specifications:

•API Service Classification SG

•API Service Classification SF

•CCMC Specification G4

Oils meeting Military Specification MIL-L-46167B may be used as arctic oils.

Checking Engine Oil Level

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Failure to check the oil level regularly could lead to serious engine problems if oil level is low:

•Check oil level before operating.

•Check oil level when the engine is cold and not running.

•Keep level between the FULL and the ADD marks.

•Shut off engine before adding oil.

NOTE: Check oil twice a day if you run engine over 4 hours in a day.

Make sure engine is cold when checking engine oil level.

1.Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

2.Lift hood.

3.Clean area around dipstick to prevent debris from falling into crankcase.

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4.Remove dipstick (A). Wipe with clean cloth.

5.Install and tighten dipstick.

6.Remove dipstick.

7.Check oil level on dipstick. Oil must be between ADD and FULL marks.

8.If oil level is low, add oil to bring oil level no higher than FULL mark on dipstick. Do not overfill.

9.Install and tighten dipstick. Lower hood.

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Contents Sabo 108-17 HS Thank You for Purchasing a Sabo Product Using Your Operator’s ManualIntroduction Machine UseRecord Identification Numbers Product IdentificationSabo Lawn Tractor Sabo 108-17 HS Table of Contents Avoid Injury SafetyPictorial Safety Signs Avoid Injury Use Transmission Free- Wheeling Lever SafelyAvoid Injury From Rotating Blades and Thrown Objects Avoid Injury From Battery Gases and AcidsAvoid Injury From Getting Caught In Belt Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades and BeltsOperating Safely CE Certification, Specification and Sound LabelChecking Mowing Area Parking Safely Rotating Blades are DangerousAvoid Tipping Keep Riders Off Towing Loads SafelyWear Appropriate Clothing Practice Safe MaintenancePrevent Fires Handling Fuel Safely Tire SafetyFuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable Handling Waste Product and Chemicals Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces Daily Operating ChecklistOperating Operator Station ControlsMiscellaneous Accessories Miscellaneous ControlsAdjusting Mower Deck Wheels Adjusting SeatAdjusting Cutting Height Mower Setting Approximate Cutting HeightChecking Mower Level 38 mm 1.5-In 51 mm 2-In 64 mm 2.5-In 76 mm 3-In. and aboveAdjusting Mower Level Testing Safety Systems Testing Park Brake SwitchTesting PTO Switch Testing Park BrakeTesting Seat Switch Testing Reverse Implement Option RIO Picture Note Machine with mechanical PTO shownUsing the Service Reminder Using the Park BrakeUsing the Fuel Gauge Starting the EngineIdling Engine Stopping the EngineEngine On Using Travel Controls on Automatic TransmissionUsing Headlights Travel in ReverseUsing Cruise Control Using The Reverse Implement Option RIOEmergency Stopping Using Mower Lift Lever Pushing MachineUnplugging Mower or Optional Bagger Transporting Machine on TrailerUsing Storage Accessory Using Mulch CoverUsing CargO Mount System Using WeightsUsing Tire Chains Mowing TipsParts Replacement PartsPart Numbers Servicing Your Machine Service IntervalsIntervals After Storage Service Lubrication MX10512 Engine Oil Service EngineAvoid Fumes Checking Engine Oil LevelChanging Engine Oil and Filter Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine FinsChecking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements Picture Note Right side of engineLoosen knob a to remove air cleaner cover B Checking Spark PlugAdjusting Carburetor Replacing Fuel FilterService Transmission Checking TransmissionService Mower Removing MowerInstalling Mower Replacing Mower Drive Belt 107 cm 42 in. Deck Adjusting Spindle Brakes 107 cm 42 in. Deck Adjusting Mower Belt Tension 107 cm 42 in. DeckChecking for Bent Mower Blades Installing Mower Blades Servicing Mower BladesSharpening Blades Balancing BladesCleaning Battery and Terminals Service ElectricalService the Battery Safely Removing and Installing the BatteryReplacing Headlight Bulb Booster Battery Disabled Vehicle BatteryReplacing Fuse Removing and Installing Hood Service MiscellaneousFilling Fuel Tank Cleaning Cleaning and Repairing Plastic SurfacesCleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces Repairing Minor Scratches surface scratchUsing Troubleshooting Chart TroubleshootingEngine Troubleshooting Tractor ElectricalMower Troubleshooting Preparing Machine for Storage Storing SafetyStorage Preparing Fuel and Engine For StorageStorage Adjust Mower Level AssemblyCharge and Connect Battery Check Machine Safety SystemSpecifications Speed of Rotation of the Cutting Device Mower Deck 107 cm 42Recommended Lubricants Sound MeasurementsDeclaration of Conformity Sabo 108-17 HS Lawn TractorIndex Belt, 107 cm 42 in. Deck, Replacing Mower DriveSpindles, Lubricating Front Axle Wheel Bearings Page Page Right Tools Prompt Service Service StatementSabo Parts Well-Trained Technicians Service Record Record Service Dates