ENGINE LUBRICATION

NOTE: Change the engine oil after the first 50 hours of operation and then use the regular change interval. Change the engine oil more frequently when the operating conditions are severe, such as, operating in very high or very low ambient temperatures, very dusty.

Engine Oil Level

To check the engine oil level, put the tractor on level ground and stop the engine. Pull the dipstick out, wipe the dipstick with a dry cloth and install the dipstick to check the oil level. If the oil level is below the A (Add) mark, add oil to raise the oil level to the F (Full) mark. Do not raise the oil level above the F (Full) mark.

IMPORTANT: The level should be checked before starting or 5 minutes after the engine has been shut off.

Engine Oil Change

To change the engine oil, put the tractor on level ground and stop the engine. Change the engine oil as follows:

NOTE: For best results change the oil while the engine is still warm.

1. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the oil from the engine.

2. See Engine Oil Filter in this manual, if the filter needs to be changed.

3. Install the drain plug in the oil pan. Tighten the plug to a torque of 50 to 60 N-m (36 to 43 Lbft).

4. Put the correct type and amount of new oil into the engine. See Engine Oil Selection in this manual for the recommendation of oil type.

IMPORTANT: Do not use the oil level dipstick as a guide when you fill the oil to engine crankcase . Always measure the amount of oil you install.

5. Start the engine. Operate the engine for five minutes at 1200 rpm. Check for oil leaks at the filter base and drain plug.

6. Stop the engine. Wait approximately five minutes for the oil return to the oil pan. Check the oil level on the dipstick and add oil if needed.

Engine Oil Filter

Change Interval………………………………………………………… Every 100 hours (See NOTE) NOTE: Change the engine oil filter after the first 50 hours of operation and then use the regular change interval.

IMPORTANT: Change the oil filter at the recommended time interval. Your Dealer has approved genuine filters. Do not use other type filters.

Change the engine oil filter as follows:

1. Drain the oil from the engine.See Engine Oil Change in this manual.

2. Turn the oil filter counterclockwise to remove. Use a filter wrench, if necessary.

3. Apply clean oil to the O-ring on the new filter.

4. Install the filter. Turn the filter until the O-ring comes in contact with the case surface. Tighten the filter an additional 2/3 turns by hand.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT use a filter wrench to install the oil filter. When the filter is too tight, you can cause damage to the O-ring and filter.

5. Put new oil in the engine. See Engine Oil change in this manual.