Checking Engine Oil IMPORTANT: Check level of oil every 5 operating hours or daily. Change oil after every 50 hours of operation.
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Crankcase capacity is approximately 3.2 qts. (3.0 L) with filter. 1. Park machine on a level surface, engage parking brake, and lower cutting units. Allow engine to run for at least ten minutes to bring it to operating temperature, then shut off the engine.
Figure 8 1. Dipstick
2. Remove dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag. Push dipstick down into dipstick tube and make sure it is seated fully. Pull dipstick out and check level of oil. If oil level is low, add enough oil to raise level to FULL mark on dipstick (Fig. 8).
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3. If oil level is low, remove oil fill cap (Fig. 9) and gradually add small quantities of oil, checking level frequently, until level reaches FULL mark on dipstick.
Figure 9 1. Oil fill cap
Checking Cooling System The cooling system is filled with a 50/50 solution of water and permanent ethylene glycol antifreeze. Check level of coolant at beginning of each day before starting the engine. Capacity of cooling system is approximately 3.6 qts. (3.4 L).
CAUTION If engine has been running, pressurized hot coolant can escape when radiator cap is removed and cause burns.
1. Park machine on a level surface. 2. Check coolant level. Coolant should be between lines on reserve tank, when engine is cold.
Figure 10 1. Reserve tank
2. Radiator cap
3. If coolant is low, remove reserve tank cap and add a 50/50 mixture of water and permanent ethylene glycol antifreeze. Do not overfill. 4. Install reserve tank cap. Greensmaster 3200–D
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Perkins Diesel Engine
Perkins Diesel Engine
4. The engine uses any high–quality 10W30 detergent oil having the American Petroleum Institute – API – “service classification” CD.