Operator's Manual

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Servicing the Engine Oil
Service Interval/Specification
Change oil:
• After the first 8 operating hours.
• After every 100 operating hours.
Note: Change oil more frequently when operating
conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SF, SG or SH)
Crankcase Capacity: w/filter, 64 oz. (1.9 l)
Viscosity: See table below
F
–20 0 20
40 60
80 100
°
C
–30
°
–20 –10
01020
30 40
USE THESE SAE VISCOSITY OILS
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5W–20, 5W–30
10W–30
Checking the Oil Level
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the
power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn
the ignition key to off. Remove the key.
2. Clean around the oil dipstick (Fig. 23) so dirt cannot
fall into the filler hole and damage the engine.
3. Unscrew the oil dipstick and wipe the metal end clean
(Fig. 23).
4. Slide the oil dipstick fully into the filler tube, do not
thread onto tube (Fig. 23). Pull the dipstick out and look
at the metal end. If oil level is low, slowly pour only
enough oil into the filler tube to raise the level to the
full mark.
Important Do not overfill the crankcase with oil
because the engine may be damaged.
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2
3
Figure 23
1. Oil dipstick
2. Metal end
3. Filler tube
Changing the Oil
1. Start the engine and let it run five minutes. This warms
the oil so it drains better.
2. Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly lower
than the opposite side to assure the oil drains
completely.
3. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking
brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the key.
4. Slide the drain hose over the drain valve.
5. Place a pan below the drain hose. Rotate the drain valve
to allow the oil to drain (Fig. 24).
6. When the oil has drained completely, close the oil drain
valve and remove the drain hose (Fig. 24).
Note: Dispose of the used oil at a certified recycling center.
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m-6511
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Figure 24
1. Oil drain valve 2. Oil drain hose