Ferris Industries 5900647 manual Check Hydraulic Oil Level, Change Oil & Filter, Change Air Filter

Regular Maintenance

CHECK HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL

1.Observe the oil reservoir (B, Figure 11). The oil level should be at the “FULL” line (C).

2.Before removing the reservoir cap, make sure the area around the reservoir cap is free of dust, dirt, or other debris.

3.If necessary, unscrew the reservoir cap and add SAE straight 20 or 30 weight motor oil. DO NOT use multi-grade oils. Fill until oil level reaches “FULL” line.

4.Reinstall oil reservoir cap.

CHANGE OIL & FILTER

1.Warm engine by running for a few minutes. (Refer to the engine operator’s manual for oil & filter replacement instructions.)

2.Remove the oil drain hose (A, Figure 12) from the cable clamp (C) on the back left-hand side of the engine deck and route over the back of the engine deck as shown in Figure 12.

3.Place a small pan under the oil drain hose to catch the oil. Using the appropriate tools, remove the cap from the oil drain hose (A) and drain the engine oil.

4.After draining, replace the cap and wipe up any spilled oil. Reinstall the oil drain hose into the cable clamp to retain the hose during normal operation.

5.Place an absorbent shop cloth under the engine oil filter. Remove the engine oil filter and replace with a new one.

6.Add engine oil (Refer to the engine operator’s manual for oil filling instructions.)

7.Remove the shop cloth and wipe up any spilled oil.

CHANGE AIR FILTER

Refer to engine owners manual.

Primary Element: Replace the primary element every 250 hrs.

Secondary Element: Replace the secondary element with a new one, if the secondary element is dirty when the primary element is checked OR

Replace the secondary element with a new one every 500 hrs.

1.Unfasten the two retaining clamps (A, Figure 13) and remove the cap (B) from the air cleaner body (C.)

2.Remove the primary element (B, Figure 14) and the secondary element (A) from the air cleaner body by pulling them out.

3.Install the new air cleaner elements into the air cleaner body.

4.Reinstall the case and the cap then securely fasten the two retaining clamps.

	B
C	A

Figure 12. Engine Oil Drain

A.Oil Drain Hose (Storage Position)

B.Oil Drain Hose (Draining Position)

C.Cable Clamp

C

A

B

D

Figure 13. Changing the Air Filter

A.Retaining Clamps

B.Cap

C.Air Cleaner Case

D.Dust Cap

A

B

Figure 14. Air Cleaner Elements

A.Secondary Element

B.Primary Element

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