Checking Engine Oil Level

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.

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

2. Allow engine to cool.

3. Clean area around dipstick prior to removing it.

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   Dipstick in similar location on all models.

   Remove dipstick (A) from tube by unscrewing it. Wipe it clean.

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5. Install dipstick in tube, but do not screw on to threads.

6. Remove dipstick. Check oil level on dipstick; oil level should be between the ADD and FULL marks.

   • If oil is low, add oil to bring oil level no higher than the FULL mark on dipstick.
   • If oil level is above the FULL mark, drain to proper level.
   
   

7. Install dipstick and tighten.