Checking Engine Oil Level

1. IMPORTANT: Failure to check the oil level regularly could lead to serious engine problems if oil level is out of the operating range:

   • Check oil level before operating.
   • Check oil level when the engine is cold and not running.
   • Keep oil level between the dipstick marks.
   • Shut off engine before adding oil.
   
   

   NOTE: Check oil twice a day if you run engine over 4 hours in a day.

   Make sure engine is cold when checking engine oil level.

   Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY Section.)

2. Let engine cool.

3. Raise hood.

4. 
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   Remove dipstick (A) on left side of machine. Wipe dipstick with a clean rag.

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5. Install dipstick. Be sure dipstick is all the way down.

6. Remove dipstick.

7. 
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   Check oil level on dipstick. Oil level should be between full mark “H” and low mark “L” on dipstick.

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8. IMPORTANT: If oil level is at or below “L”, do not run engine.

   
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   Oil filter cap may be on opposite side of engine.

   If oil level is low, remove oil filler cap (B) on side of engine.

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9. Add oil to bring oil level no higher than “H” mark on dipstick.

10. Install dipstick.

11. Install and tighten oil filler cap.

12. Lower hood.