Section 7
HYDRAULIC 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 (Figure
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.
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
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.
7.4 ENGINE OIL
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.
CAUTION:
To avoid injury from burns, allow the mower to cool before removing the fuel tank cap and refueling.
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