MAINTENANCE
ENGINE OIL
Perform engine maintenance with the engine off, spark plug wires disconnected and PTO disengaged.
AFTER FIRST FIVE (5) HOURS
While the engine is warm:
1.Remove drain cap at location D and drain the crankcase. Dispose of used oil in accordance with local requirements.
2.Clean and replace the cap.
3.Change oil filter.
4.Fill the crankcase with fresh oil to the full mark.
Do not overfill. See engine manual for oil specifications.
DAILY
1.Check oil level with the dipstick.
2.If oil is needed, add fresh oil of proper viscosity and grade. See engine manual for oil specifications. Do not overfill.
3.Replace dipstick before starting engine.
PERIODIC OIL CHANGES
1.See Page 22 maintenance chart for oil and filter change intervals after the
2.Follow instructions for first oil change, above.
OIL CAPACITY
Engine without oil filter holds approximately
Engine equipped with oil filter holds approximately 2 quarts (64 ounces; 1.9 liters).
Use a high quality detergent oil classifed "For Service SF, SG, SH, SJ" or higher.
Use recommended SAE viscosity grade oil per start- ing temperature according to Figure 1.
Figure 1
Synthetic
Spark Plugs
Remove each plug and check condition.
-Good operating conditions are indicated if the plug has a light coating of grey or tan deposit.
-A white blistered coating indicates overheating. A black coating indicates an “over rich” fuel mixture.
Both may be caused by a clogged air cleaner or improper carburetor adjustment.
-Do not sandblast, wire brush or otherwise attempt to repair a plug in poor condition. Best results are obtained with a new plug.
-Set plug gap as specified in engine manual..
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