SERVICE ENGINE
Checking Engine Oil | Changing Engine Oil and Filter |
IMPORTANT: Avoid machine damage. To avoid engine damage, DO NOT run engine if oil level is below ADD mark.
NOTE: Engine must not be running.
Make sure engine is COLD when checking engine oil level.
1.Park tractor on a level surface. STOP engine. Let engine cool.
2.Lift hood.
3.Clean area around dipstick to prevent debris from falling into crankcase.
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4.Remove dipstick (A). Wipe with clean cloth.
5.Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and thread cap tightly onto fill tube. Remove dipstick to check oil level.
6.Oil must be between ADD and FULL marks.
7.Add oil to FULL mark if necessary. DO NOT OVERFILL. (See Engine Oil in this section.)
8.Install and tighten dipstick. Lower hood.
cCAUTION: Avoid injury. Engine may be hot, be careful not to burn hands.
IMPORTANT: Avoid machine damage. To extend engine life, when operating mower in extreme heat, dust or other severe conditions, it may be necessary to change engine oil and filter more frequently.
1.Run engine to warm oil.
2.Park tractor on level surface. STOP engine. LOCK park brake and remove key.
3.Lift hood.
4.Put drain pan under drain valve.
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5.Unsnap the dust cap, push and twist to open oil drain
(A) and drain oil into oil drain pan.
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6. Close drain cap.
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