Scag Power Equipment SVR61V-29FX manual Engine Oil, Changing Engine Crankcase Oil

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Section 7

HYDRAULIC OIL

DRAIN PLUG FILTER

B. Changing Engine Crankcase Oil

After the first 20 hours of operation, change the engine crankcase oil and replace the oil filter. Thereafter, change the engine crankcase oil after every 100 hours of operation or monthly, whichever occurs first. Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual furnished with this mower for instructions.

ENGINE OIL

FILLER & DIPSTICK

ENGINE OIL

FILTER

Figure 7-3. Hydraulic Oil Filter

C. Changing Hydraulic Oil Filter Element

The hydraulic oil filter should be changed after every 500 hours of operation or annually, whichever occurs first.

1.Remove the oil filter element. See Figure 7-3. Properly discard the oil filter element. Fill the new filter with clean oil and install the filter. Hand tighten only.

2.Run the engine at idle speed with the speed control lever in neutral for five minutes.

3.Check the oil level in the hydraulic tank. Hydraulic oil must be at the full tab below the filler neck. If necessary, add SAE 20w50 motor oil.

7.4 Engine Oil

ENGINE OIL

DRAIN

Figure 7-4. Drain Plug, Dipstick and Oil Filter

Location

C. Changing Engine Oil Filter

After the first 20 hours of operation, replace the engine oil filter. Thereafter, replace the oil filter after every 200 hours of operation or every month, whichever occurs first. Refer to Engine Operator’s Manual for instructions.

A. Checking Engine Crankcase Oil Level

The engine oil level should be checked after every 8 hours of operation or daily as instructed in the Engine Operator’s Manual furnished with this mower.

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DANGER

To avoid injury from burns, allow the mower to cool before changing the oil and removing the filter.