Dipstick |
| Oil Fill Cap |
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Figure 26
Refer to Figure 27 for information regarding the proper type of oil to add to the crankcase.
•Place the tractor on a level surface and engage the parking brake. Stop the tractor engine and remove the ignition key.
•Clean the area around the oil filler cap to prevent debris from entering the crankcase. Refer to Figure 26.
•Remove the oil filler cap from the left valve cover and SLOWLY pour in oil. Fill the crankcase until the oil level reaches the “FULL” mark on the dipstick. Refer to Figure 25.
•Reinstall the oil filler cap and turn to the right to tighten securely in the valve cover.
WARNING: The oil filler cap must be tightened securely into the valve cover at all times when the engine is operating. Severe engine damage could result from failure to do so.
Changing Engine Oil
WARNING: If the tractor has recently been operated, the engine and surrounding areas may be hot. Use cau- tion not to burn yourself when working around the engine.
See Replacement Parts for the cor- rect oil filter part number. Refer to the below viscosity chart for the proper type of oil to use.
Above +32° F | SAE 10W30 |
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Below +32° F | SAE 5W20 |
| SAE 5W30 |
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Figure 27
NOTE: A length of flexible tubing is supplied with the tractor and should be used to drain the engine oil.
•Place the tractor on a level surface and engage the parking brake. Stop the tractor engine and remove the ignition key.
•Clean around the base of the oil filter, the oil filler cap, and the dipstick tube to prevent debris from entering the crankcase. See Figure 24 and Figure 26.
•Refer to Changing the Engine Oil and Filter on pages
•Remove the filter by turning it coun- terclockwise using an automotive type filter wrench to loosen.
•Allow the old oil to completely drain from the engine crankcase into the container below. Close the drain valve.
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