Checking Engine Oil Level

IMPORTANT: Failure to check the oil level regularly could lead to serious engine problems if oil level is low:

• Check oil level before operating.
• Keep oil level between the FULL and the ADD marks.
• Check oil level when engine is stopped, level, and is cooled so oil has had time to drain into the sump.

NOTE: Check oil twice a day if you run engine more than 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. 
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   Clean area around dipstick cap (A).

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4. Remove dipstick cap (A). Wipe dipstick clean.

5. NOTE: Do not tighten dipstick cap when checking oil level.

   Insert dipstick in tube. Do not tighten cap.

6. Remove dipstick. Check oil level on dipstick. Oil level should be in crosshatch area between ADD and FULL marks.

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

7. Insert dipstick. Tighten cap.