Operator's Manual

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Note: Dispose of the used oil at a certified recycling
center.
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Figure 21
1. Oil drain valve
7. Remove the oil fill cap and slowly pour approximately
80% of the specified amount of oil in through the
valve cover.
8. Check the oil level; refer to Checking the Oil Level,
page 13.
9. Slowly add additional oil to bring the level to the F
(full) mark on the dipstick.
10. Replace the fill cap.
Changing the Oil Filter
Replace the oil filter every 200 hours or every other oil
change.
Note: Change the oil filter more frequently when
operating conditions are extremely hot, dusty, or sandy.
1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing the
Oil, page 24.
2. Remove the old filter and wipe the filter adapter
(Fig. 22) gasket surface.
3. Pour new oil of the proper type in through the center
hole of the filter. Stop pouring when the oil reaches the
bottom of the threads.
4. Allow a minute or two for the oil to be absorbed by
filter material, then pour off the excess oil.
5. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on
the replacement filter (Fig. 22).
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2
3
Figure 22
1. Oil filter
2. Gasket
3. Adapter
6. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter.
Turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket
contacts the filter adapter, then tighten the filter an
additional 1/2 turn (Fig. 22).
7. Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new oil;
refer to Changing the Oil, page 24.
Servicing the Battery
Important The following procedures apply when
servicing a (dry) battery that has replaced the original
battery. The original (wet) battery does not require
service.
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
Warning
Check the electrolyte level in the battery every 100 hours.
Always keep the battery clean and fully charged. Use a
paper towel to clean the battery case. If the battery
terminals are corroded, clean them with a solution of four
parts water and one part baking soda. Apply a light
coating of grease to the battery terminals to reduce
corrosion.
Checking the Electrolyte Level
1. Raise the loader arms and install the cylinder locks;
refer to Using the Cylinder Locks, page 19.