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Changing Engine Oil

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON’T POLLUTE.
CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN USED OIL TO
COLLECTION CENTERS.
Change oil while the engine is still warm from running.
1. Press and hold the control board OFF button.
2. Remove 15 Amp fuse from control board.
3. Place oil drain hose into an approved container.
4. Remove brass fitting from end of drain hose and drain
oil into an approved container.
5. When oil has drained, replace brass fitting on hose.
6. Place an approved container under oil filter.
CAUTION Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used
motor oil.
• Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in certain
laboratory animals.
• Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.

Engine Drive Belts

The engine installed in this equipment uses drive belt(s) that
drive the water pump and alternator. The drive belt(s) are an
integral part of the cooling and charging system and should be
inspected according to the maintenance schedule.
When inspecting the belts, check for:
• Cracks
• Chunking of the belt
• Splits
• Material hanging loose from the belt
• Glazing, hardening
If any of these conditions exist, the belt should be replaced.
7. Remove oil filter and dispose of properly.
8. Before installing a new oil filter, lightly lubricate the oil
filter gasket with fresh, clean oil.
9. Install the oil filter by hand until the gasket contacts the
oil filter adapter, then tighten the oil filter 1/2 to 3/4 turn.
10. Add the required amount of oil to bring the level up to,
but not over the “FULL” mark on the dipstick. Reinstall
the oil filler cap to valve rocker arm cover and wipe any
excess oil clean.
11. Reinstall 15 Amp fuse in control board.
12. Press and hold the control board MANUAL button to
start engine. As engine warms up, check for oil leaks.
13. Stop engine by pressing and holding control board OFF
button.
14. Wait for oil to settle, check oil level and add if necessary.
15. Press and hold the control board AUTO button.