Engine Oil
ENGINE OIL
Even though the low oil warning light on the instrument panel should illuminate if oil becomes low, the engine oil level should be checked monthly. The vehicle should be on a level surface when checking oil. Do not overfill with oil.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK
1.Remove the oil level dipstick from the oil filler tube and wipe oil from dipstick (Figure 17). See following
CAUTION.
CAUTION
•Do not remove dipstick while engine is running.
2.Check oil by fully inserting the dipstick into the oil filler tube and immediately removing it.
3.If the oil level is at or below the low level mark on the dipstick gauge, add oil until the level is between low and full levels (safe level).
1. Full Level 2. Safe Level 3. Low Level |
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Figure 17 Engine Oil Level Check
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE
Engine oil and oil filter should be changed after the first 100 hours of operation. After that, they should be changed every 200 hours of operation or annually, whichever comes first.
1.Turn the key switch to the OFF position, then remove the key. Place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position. Chock the front wheels.
2.Access the engine compartment. See following WARNING.
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