ENGINE

Service specifications

Oil level check............................................................Every 10 hours or every day Oil change.....................................................................................Every 250 hours Oil filter replacement.....................................................................Every 250 hours Type of oil......................................................................See “Fluids and lubricants” Oil capacity:- without filter replacement.................................................14.3 liters - with filter replacement......................................................15.3 liters

Engine oil level

STEP 1

Park the machine on flat, level ground. Stop the engine and remove the starter switch key.

STEP 2 STEP 3

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CD00B007 Fifteen minutes after stopping the engine, remove the dipstick, wipe it with a clean cloth and push it back into the guide tube as far as the stop and then pull it out again and check the oil level.

PH08208 If the oil level is below the ADD (minimum) mark, remove the filler cap and add oil up to the FULL (maximum) mark on the dipstick and install the cap. NOTE: The oil level should not exceed the FULL (max) mark on the dipstick.

Oil change and oil filterreplacement

Tools required

-One extension drain hose (supplied with machine) -One filter strap wrench NOTE: Drain the oil while the engine is still warm. The oil will flow more easily.

STEP 1

Park the machine on flat, level ground, stop the engine and remove the starter switch key and then remove the center access panel.

STEP 2

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STEP 3

PG03427 Screw the end of the extension drain hose onto the crankcase drain valve. Place the other end in a suitable container and allow the oil to flow out. NOTE: Use a container of an adequate capacity.

STEP 4

Remove the extension drain hose and install the protection cap on the crankcase drain valve. Place the extension drain hose in the tool box.

STEP 5

PG03425 Remove the protection cap from the engine crankcase drain valve. IMPORTANT: The orifice (1) must not be used to drain the engine crankcase.

PG02909 Clean the area around the filter and remove the filter using a filter wrench.

STEP 6

Apply clean oil to the seal on the new filter.

STEP 7

Install the new filter. Turn the filter until the seal comes into contact with the filter head and turn an extra half turn by hand to tighten. IMPORTANT: Do not use the filter wrench to install the filter, as overtightening can damage the seal and the filter.

STEP 8

Install the center access panel.

STEP 9 STEP 10

Run the engine for a few minutes and check for leaks then check the oil level again. NOTE: Always wait for fifteen minutes to allow the oil to return to the crankcase before checking the oil level.

CD00B007 Remove the filler cap. Fill the engine with new oil (15.3 liters) and install the cap.