SERVICE ENGINE
Avoid Fumes
cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes
contain carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death.
Move the vehicle to an outside area before running the engine.
Do not run an engine in an enclosed area without adequate ventilation.
•Connect a pipe extension to the engine exhaust pipe to direct the exhaust fumes out of the area.
•Allow fresh outside air into the work area to clear the exhaust fumes out.
Engine Oil
Use oil viscosity based on the expected air temperature range during the period between oil changes.
Use oil that meets the following specification:
•API Service Classification SG or higher
Checking Engine Oil Level
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Failure to check the oil level regularly could lead to serious engine problems if oil level is low:
•Check oil level before operating.
•Check oil level when the engine is cold and not running.
•Keep level between the FULL and the ADD marks.
•Shut off engine before adding oil.
NOTE: Check oil twice a day if you run engine over 4 hours in a day.
Make sure engine is cold when checking engine oil level.
1.Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)
2.Clean area around dipstick to prevent debris from falling into crankcase.
3.Remove dipstick. Wipe with a clean cloth.
4.Install and tighten dipstick.
5.Remove dipstick and check oil level on dipstick. Oil must be between ADD and FULL marks. If oil is low, add oil to bring oil level no higher than FULL mark on dipstick. Do not
overfill.
6. Install and tighten dipstick.
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
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NOTE: An oil drain tube is provided with your machine. Attach the tube to the oil drain fitting on your engine, and open the valve (A) to drain the used oil. Close the valve, and remove the drain tube from the fitting after the oil has been drained. Store the drain tube after use.
Change engine oil and filter at the intervals recommended in the Service Intervals section. See the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual provided with your machine for the complete procedure.
Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! The engine is air- cooled and requires a large amount of air intake when running. Reduced air intake can cause overheating:
•Keep air intake screen and cooling fins clean.
•Keep covers and screens in place.
Keep air intake screens and engine cooling fins clear of debris to ensure proper cooling. See the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual provided with your machine for the complete procedure.
Checking and Cleaning Air Filter Elements
cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Touching hot surfaces can burn skin. The engine and components will be hot if the engine has been running. Allow the engine to cool before servicing.
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