Operator's Manual

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
Note:Ensurethattheengineiscoolsothatthe
oilhashadtimetodrainintothesump.
3.Tokeepdirt,grassclippings,etc.,outofthe
engine,cleantheareaaroundtheoil-llcapand
dipstickbeforeremovingit(Figure50).
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Figure61
ChangingtheEngineOilandtheEngine-Oil
Filter
ServiceInterval:Every100hours—ForKohler
engines—changetheengineoiland
theengine-oillter.
Note:Thedrainplugisattachedtothedrainhose.
1.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly
lowerthantheoppositesidetoensurethatthe
oildrainscompletely.
2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)and
engagetheparkingbrake.
3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
4.Draintheoilfromtheengine.
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Figure62
5.Torquetheplugto14N·m(125in-lb).
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