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6. Install new ECOS by aligning the alignment pointer (C) on the
ECOS with the unlocked pointer (D) on the engine. Rotate the
ECOS 90 degrees clockwise, until the detent lock engages and
the lock pointer on the ECOS (C) and engine (E) are aligned.
IMPORTANT: Avoid Damage! Keep turning the ECOS until the
detent is engaged and the lock symbols are aligned.
7. Check oil level with the dipstick. Add oil if necessary.
8. Connect spark plug wires, start, and run engine at idle to check for
leaks. Stop engine. Fix any leaks before operating.
9. Lower the hood.
10. The rubber cap can be installed on the used ECOS.
NOTE: Many local government recycling programs, authorized
retailers, auto repair stations, and auto parts stores puncture and
recycle used oil lters and oil.
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Changing Engine Oil and Filter on models not
equipped with the John Deere Easy Change™ 30-
Second Oil Change System
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Change the oil more often if the
vehicle is used in extreme conditions:
● Extremely dusty conditions.
● Frequent slow or low-speed operation.
● Frequent short trips.
1. Run engine to warm oil.
2. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
3. Lift hood.
4. Remove closeout panels.
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Twin Cylinder Engine is Shown.
5. Put drain pan under drain valve (A).
6. Rotate and remove drain cap (B) and drain oil into oil drain pan.
Allow oil to drain completely.
7. Remove dipstick (C).
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Single Cylinder Engine Shown
8. Replace oil lter (D).
a. Wipe dirt from around oil lter.
b. Place a drain pan or funnel under lter tray.
c. Remove old lter and lter gasket and dispose of properly.
Wipe up any spilled oil.
d. Put a light coat of fresh, clean oil on the new lter gasket.
e. Install replacement oil lter by turning oil lter to the right
(clockwise) until the rubber gasket contacts lter base.
Tighten lter an additional one-half turn.
9. Install drain cap.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not overll. Overlling can cause
smoking, hard starting, fouling of spark plug, and oil
saturation of air lter.
10. Add oil no higher than FULL mark on dipstick. Use approximately
the amount of oil listed in the Specications section. Do not
overll.
11. Install dipstick.
12. Connect spark plug wires to start and run engine at idle to check
for leaks. Stop engine. Fix any leaks before operating.
13. Check oil level. Add oil if necessary.
14. Install closeout panels and lower hood.
NOTE: Many local government recycling programs, authorized
retailers, auto repair stations, and auto parts stores will puncture
and recycle used oil lters and oil.
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Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
CAUTION: Avoid Injury! Compressed air can cause debris to
y a long distance.
● Clear work area of bystanders.
● Wear eye protection when using compressed air for
cleaning purposes.
● Reduce compressed air pressure to 210 kPa (30 psi).
IMPORTANT: Avoid Damage! An obstructed air intake screen can
cause engine damage due to overheating. Keep air intake
screen and other external surfaces of the engine, including
cooling ns, clean at all times to allow adequate air intake.
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)
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