To help your ZTrak last a long time, it's important to perform regular scheduled maintenance.
Let's start with changing the oil and replacing the oil filter.
Always wear the recommended Personal Protective Equipment when operating the mower or performing these checks.
Before starting any oil maintenance, be sure to recognize safety information, understand safety signals, and be familiar with your operator’s manual.
To perform this task, you will need new oil and a new oil filter as described in your Operator's Manual.
Run the engine to warm the oil. Park the machine safely on a level surface and allow the engine to cool.
Disconnect the battery.
Next we will drain the oil. Position a drain pan under the machine.
Clean around the dipstick, then loosen it.
Then remove the drain hose from the side of the engine and carefully route it into the drain pan.
Remove the oil drain cap and allow the oil to drain into the pan.
Now we will remove the oil filter.
Wipe around the oil filter to remove any debris. Twist the oil filter anticlockwise.
Use an oil filter wrench to loosen the filter, if needed. Drain any residual oil from the filter into the drain pan prior to disposal.
Once you are ready to install the new oil filter, apply a layer of clean engine oil as shown.
Wipe the surface of the engine oil filter mounting base clean.
Once the filter is in place, give an additional 1/2 turn to ensure a good seal. Be careful to not over-tighten the filter.
Wipe the drain hose end clean and install the oil drain cap.
Reposition the hose on the side of the engine.
Remove the dipstick, and use a funnel to add oil.
Fill the oil to the recommended level as outlined in the Specifications section of your Owners Manual. It is important to not overfill or underfill your engine.
Install the dipstick.
Reconnect the battery.
Check the dipstick to confirm there is enough oil to safely start the engine.
Run the engine for a few minutes to check for any leaks and re-check your oil level.
To check your engine oil use the dipstick and make sure the oil is between the full and add marks.
Remove the dipstick and wipe it off, place it back in the tube but do not screw it down.
Pull back out to read the oil level, ensure dipstick is replaced and tightened appropriately when you are finished.
Remember to follow the local, proper instructions for oil recycling and oil filter disposal.
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