SECTION 8: MAINTENANCE

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

The engine is located behind the operator seat.

FUEL TANK

The fuel tank filler cap is located on the left-rear fender panel. Take the fuel cap off by unscrewing. Fill the gas tank from this point. The fuel tank has approximately a 4.0 gallon capacity.

WARNING: Never fill the fuel tank indoors, with engine running or while engine is hot. Do not smoke when filling fuel tank. Do not fill closer than 1/2” from the top of the fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow for fuel expansion.

CHECKING HYDRAULIC OIL

Check the oil level of hydraulic units only when the:

• Engine is off (not running).

Practice the following maintenance schedule when checking hydraulic oil:

If:

Check oil:

 

 

Initial break-in (first 5 hours of

Before each use and after every

operation)

hour of operation

 

 

Normal operation

50 hours

 

 

1.Flip seat up. (See Figure 16)

2.Clean the area around the hydraulic oil dipstick to prevent debris from entering the crankcase.

3.Wipe clean and fully insert the fill plug/dipstick (screw in).

4.Remove the hydraulic fill plug/dipstick and read the level:

If hydraulic oil level is:

Then:

 

 

Inside operating range

Do nothing.

 

 

Below operating range

Add hydraulic oil before operating.

 

Check for leaks.

 

 

Above operating range

Drain excess oil before operating.

 

 

5. Reinstall the dipstick completely into the fill tube.

Hydraulic Fill Point

Hydraulic Fill Plug/

Dipstick

Operating

Range

Figure 16

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White Outdoor Z - 165 manual Maintenance, Engine Compartment, Fuel Tank, Checking Hydraulic OIL

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