Checking Engine Oil Level

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.

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

Make sure that engine is cold when checking engine oil level.

Briggs & Stratton Engines (Z735E and Z735M)

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

2. Allow engine to cool.

3. Clean area around dipstick before removing it to prevent debris from falling into crankcase.

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   Remove dipstick (A). Wipe it with clean cloth.

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5. Install dipstick in tube.

6. Remove dipstick. Check oil level on dipstick; make sure that oil level is 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 the proper level.
   
   

7. Install dipstick.

Kawasaki Engines (Z720E, Z730M, and Z740R)

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

2. Allow engine to cool.

3. Clean area around dipstick before removing it.

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   Remove dipstick (B) 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; make sure that oil level is 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 the proper level.
   
   

7. Install and tighten dipstick.

8. Start engine and run at idle condition for approximately two minutes. Check for leaks around filter and drain plug.

9. Stop engine.