Service manual

MAINTENANCE
ENGINE
Oil Lever
To check the oil level:
1. Set machine on a level surface.
2. Start and run engine for 20-30 seconds. This will return oil
to its true level in the engine sump.
3. Stop engine and check oil level sight glass.
4. Check to see that the oil level is in the ’normal’ range. The
level should be, at minimum, halfway between to the top of
the viewing area. Add oil as needed to reach the indicated
level shown. Do not overfill.
Engine Oil and Filter Change
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Clean area around the drain plug.
3. Run engine two to three minutes until warm.
4. Stop the engine.
CAUTION
Hot oil can cause serious burns to skin. Do not
allow hot oil to come in contact with skin.
5. Place a drain pan beneath the engine crankcase.
6. Remove the drain plug and pre-filter screen. Allow the oil
to drain completely.
7. Wash the oil pre-filter screen with solvent to remove any
debris. Allow the screen to air dry.
NOTE: Do not fill the over the normal oil operating range.
Filling over the normal operating range could cause a mist of
oil to enter the air box.
NOTE: Rising oil level between checks in cool
weather
driving, can indicatemoisture collecting in the oil
reservoir. If the oil level is over the full mark, change the oil.
Recommended Engine oil:
Synthetic, 0W-40 Above 0°C (32°F)
Semi-Synthetic 20W-40 Below 0°C (32°F)
8. Inspect the O-ring on drain plug, replace if needed.
NOTE: The sealing surfaces on the drain plug and
crankcase should be clean and free of burrs, nicks
or scratches.
9. Reassemble the pre-filter screen and spring to the
pre-filter plug.
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