Operator's Manual

Maintenance
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Engine Oil
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 SG or SH)
Crankcase Capacity: 1.6 qt. (1.5 l)
(When oil filter is not removed)
Viscosity: See table below
m–4292
USE THESE SAE VISCOSITY OILS
Checking Oil Level
Check engine oil level daily.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the power take off (PTO) and turn the ignition
key to “OFF” to stop the engine. Remove the
key.
2. Clean around the oil dipstick (Fig. 33) so dirt
cannot fall into the filler hole and damage the
engine.
3. Unscrew the oil dipstick and wipe the end clean
(Fig. 33).
4. Slide the oil dipstick fully into the filler tube, do
not thread onto tube (Fig. 33). Pull the dipstick
out and look at the 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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Figure 33
1. Oil dipstick
2. Filler tube
3. Dipstick end