Changing Engine Oil and Filter (Kohler)

CAUTION: Touching hot surfaces can burn skin. The engine, components, and fluids will be hot if the engine has been running. Allow the engine to cool before servicing or working near the engine and components.

IMPORTANT: Change the oil more often if the machine is used in extreme conditions:

• Extremely dusty conditions.
• Frequent slow or low-speed operation.
• Frequent short trips.

1. Start engine and run until it reaches normal operating temperature.

2. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)

3. 
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   Some components removed for clarity.

   Locate the flexible drain tube (A) and position it for draining.

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4. Place oil drain pan under drain tube.

5. Remove drain cap (C).

6. Allow oil to drain into an oil drain pan.

7. After oil drains, install drain cap (C).

8. Turn oil filter (B) counterclockwise to remove.

9. Apply a film of clean engine oil to gasket of new filter.

10. Install filter. Turn filter clockwise until gasket makes contact with mounting surface. Tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn after gasket contact.

11. 
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    Clean area around dipstick cap (D).

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12. Remove dipstick cap.

13. Add oil to specification.

    Item	Measurement	Specification
    Oil (Kohler)	Capacity	1.9 L (2.0 qt.)

14. Insert dipstick. Tighten cap.

15. Start engine and run at slow throttle for approximately 2 minutes. Check for leaks around filter and drain valve.

16. Stop engine.

17. Check oil level:

    • Remove dipstick cap. Wipe dipstick clean. NOTE: Do not tighten dipstick cap when checking oil level.
      
    • Insert dipstick. Do not tighten cap.
    • Remove dipstick. Oil level should be between the ADD and FULL marks. Add oil if needed.
    
    

18. Insert dipstick. Tighten cap.