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1. Run engine until warm.
2. Place the tractor on a level surface (see Figure 5).
3. Stop the engine and remove starter insert.
4. Clean oil ll and lter areas of any debris. Remove
dipstick and lay on clean cloth (see Figure 6).
5. Disconnect the oil drain hose (see Figure 10). Carefully
remove cap and lower hose into an approved container.
After the oil has drained, install cap tightly, then attach
the hose to the side of the engine.
6. Remove the oil lter and dispose of properly.
Changing the Engine Oil
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
7. Lightly lubricate the oil lter gasket with fresh, clean oil
(see Figure 11).
8. Install the oil lter by hand until the gasket contacts the
oil lter adapter, then tighten the oil lter 1/2 to 3/4 turns.
9. Add oil (see Check and Add Engine Oil).
Figure 10
Figure 11