ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
Checking, Adding and Changing Oil
Check the engine oil level (A) daily with saw fully lowered and the engine level. See the enclosed Kohler manual for more details.
Use SAE
Note: Engine holds approximately 2 quart (1.9 liter) when changing oil and oil filter.
Changing the Oil
Change oil after the first 5 to 8 hours of use. Thereafter every 50 hours.
F E
G A
B
C
D
The oil drain hose (D) is located at the front of the saw.
1.With the engine OFF but still warm, remove the brass cap and drain the oil in a pan and remove the oil filter (C).
2.Before installing new filter, lightly oil filter gasket with fresh, clean oil.
3.Screw filter on by hand until gasket contacts oil filter adapt- er. Tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn more.
4.Replace the brass cap on the oil drain hose.
5.Fill the engine at the oil fill cap (B) to the “F” mark on the dipstick (A) with 2 quarts (1.9 liters) of oil.
NOTICE
Used oil is a hazardous waste product. Dispose of used oil properly. Do not discard with household waste. Check with your local authorities, service center, or dealer for safe disposal/recycling facility.
Fuel filter
Inspect the fuel filter (E) every 50 hours. Replace the fuel filter annually.
Air filter
The air cleaner assembly (F) is accessed on the top of the engine. The air cleaner element should be replaced every 50 hours. Refer to the supplied engine manual and the “Heavy- Duty Air Cleaner” for additional information.
ADDITIONAL ENGINE INFORMATION
Please see the Kohler Operator’s Manual for additional infor- mation about servicing the engine.
The manual also has specific information about specifications,
Transmission oil
Check the transmission oil level daily. The transmission is ac- cessible from the rear of the saw. The oil reservoir (G) located on the top of the transmission has an oil level line 1/8” (3 mm) from the bottom of the reservoir to indicate the proper fluid level when cold. Use hydraulic oil 20W with viscosity of 68 Mo- bil DTE 26 or equivalent.
Transmission neutral
With the saw control lever pulled back towards the operator, the saw should fully stop and not creep or move. To adjust the transmission neutral position, loosen the lock nut on the cable end (H) at the transmission. Pull the spring sleeve back and adjust the swivel until the saw fully stops moving. Tighten the lock nut.
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