Maintenance
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| How To Change The Oil Filter (if | ||
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DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or | Some models are equipped with oil filter. For replacement | ||||
repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade. | intervals, see the Maintenance chart. | ||||
Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug | 1. | Drain the oil from the engine. Refer to “How To Change | |||
wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine | 2. | The Engine Oil”. | |||
and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all | Remove the oil filter (A, Figure 23) and dispose of | ||||
parts to cool before working on machine. |
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| 3. Before you install the new oil filter, lightly lubricate the oil | ||||
How To Change The Engine Oil |
| filter gasket with fresh, clean oil. |
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| 4. Install the oil filter by hand until the gasket contacts the | ||||
Used oil is a hazardous waste product and must be disposed | oil filter adapter, then tighten the oil filter 1/2 to 3/4 turns. | ||||
of properly. Do not discard with household waste. Check with | |||||
5. Add oil. Refer to “How to Check/Add Oil” in the | |||||
your local authorities, service center, or dealer for safe dis- | |||||
Operation section. |
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| 6. Start and run the engine. As the engine warms up, check | |||
1. Place bricks or wooden blocks under the front wheels to | |||||
for oil leaks. |
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lower the rear of the engine. |
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| 7. Stop the engine and check the oil level. It should be at | ||||
2. Loosen or remove the oil fill cap on the engine. | |||||
the top of the full indicator on the dipstick. |
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3. Place a 2 quart minimum capacity container under the |
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end of the oil drain (Figure 22). |
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4. Remove or open the oil drain plug (A or B, Figure 22), |
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NOTE: Location of oil drain may vary according to model. |
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Figure 22: Oil drain plugs | Not |
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5. After all the oil has drained, replace or close the drain |
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plug, and wipe up any oil that may haveReprospilled. Disposeduction |
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of used oil properly. |
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6. Fill the engine with new oil. Refer to “How To Check/ |
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Add Oil” in the Operation Section. |
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