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Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication
Engine Oil and Filter
Refer to Figure 4-9A and Figure 4-9B:
Check engine oil daily and after every 4 hours of operation. Crankcase dipstick and oil filler tube are located at the rear of the machine. Mower must be sitting level when checking oil. Refer to engine manual and maintenance schedule for oil recommendation and capacities.
Change engine oil and filter after the first 5 hours of operation and after that per the engine manufacturer’s recommendations. It is recommended oil be changed more frequently if the mower is operated in extremely dirty conditions.
The oil drain and oil filter are located at the rear of the engine.
Bumper Removed for Clarity |
Do not Operate without Bumper |
Oil Filter |
Drain Plug |
Engine Oil Filler Tube |
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Kawasaki Engine Oil Filter, Drain & Filler Tube
Figure 4-9A
Oil Cooler | Engine Oil |
24 HP Only | Filler Tube |
Oil Filter
Drain Plug
21064
Honda Engine Oil Filter, Drain & Filler Tube
Figure 4-9B
Engine Air Filter
Refer to Figure 4-10
Perform engine air filter maintenance per Maintenance Schedule on page 23.
A specially designed dry filter is standard equipment on the Razor Pro and supplies clean combustion air to the engine.
Canister |
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Figure |
Many engine failures can be attributed to improper air cleaner servicing. Ingested dust and dirt will cause cylinder, piston and bearing damage in a few hours. Dusted engines will result from:
1.Over servicing the air filter element.
2.Improper installation of an air filter element.
3.Damaged filter, seals or canister.
4.Incorrect air filter element size and/or use of poorly designed aftermarket air filter elements.
Air cleaner servicing is an inexpensive maintenance check that can prevent costly
Over Servicing
Over servicing occurs when an air filter element is removed for cleaning or replacement before it is necessary. Each time the filter is removed a small amount of dirt and dust could fall in the intake system. This accumulated dirt can cause a dusted engine. It only takes a few grams of ingested dirt over the normal service life of an engine to cause a dusted engine.
Do not clean element, replace with a new element only. Cleaning used air filter elements, through improper cleaning procedures, can get dust on the inside of the filter causing dirt ingestion and engine failure.
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