Lincoln Electric IM660 RANGER 200 - Manual (Page 23)

D-2 MAINTENANCE D-2
4. Screw on the new oil filter by hand, until the gasket
contacts the filter mounting base, then use an oil fil-
ter socket tool to tighten the filter an additional 1/2
to 7/8 turn. (Torque 10 ft. lbs., (13.6 N m)
5. Refill the crankcase with the specified amount of
the recommended oil. Reinstall the oil filler cap.
6. Start the engine and check for oil filter leaks.
7. Stop the engine, and check the oil level. If neces-
sary, add oil to the upper limit mark on the dipstick.
Air Cleaner Service
A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carbure-
tor. To prevent carburetor malfunction, service the air
cleaner regularly. Service more frequently when
operating the engine in extremely dusty areas.
Never use gasoline or low flash point solvents for
cleaning the air cleaner element. A fire or explosion
could result.
Never run the engine without the air cleaner. Rapid
engine wear will result from contaminants, such as
dust and dirt being drawn into the engine.
Kohler Engine
Air Pre-cleaner Service
1. Loosen the cover retaining knob and remove the
cover.
2. Remove the pre-cleaner from the paper element.
3. Wash the pre-cleaner in warm water with detergent.
Rinse the pre-cleaner thoroughly until all traces of
detergent are eliminated. Squeeze out excess
water (do not wring). Allow the pre-cleaner to air
dry.
4. Saturate the pre-cleaner with new engine oil.
Squeeze out all excess oil.
5. Reinstall the pre-cleaner over the paper element.
6. Reinstall the air cleaner cover. Secure cover with
the cover retaining knob.
RANGER 200
ROUTINE AND PERIODIC ENGINE
MAINTENANCE
To prevent the engine from accidentally starting, dis-
connect the negative battery cable before servicing
the engine.
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See Table D.1 for a summary of maintenance inter-
vals for the items listed below. More frequent service
may be required, depending on your specific applica-
tion and operating conditions. See the Kubota Engine
Operator's Manual for further information
OIL
Check the oil level before starting engine or daily. BE
SURE TO MAINTAIN THE OIL LEVEL. Change the
oil for the first time after 50 hours of operation. Then,
under normal operating conditions, change the oil as
specified in the maintenance schedule.
CHANGING THE OIL
Engine Oil Refill Capacities: (Kohler)
Without oil filter replacement: 1.70 US qt. (1.41 Imp
qt., 1.60 liter)
With oil filter replacement: 2.0 US qt. (1.66 Imp qt.,
1.90 liter)
Use 4-stroke motor oil that meets or exceeds the
requirements for API service classification SG or SH.
Always check the API SERVICE label on the oil con-
tainer to be sure it includes the letters SG or SH.
Wash your hands with soap and water after handling
used oil.
Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is
compatible with the environment. We suggest you
take it in a sealed container to your local service sta-
tion or recycling center for reclamation. Do not throw
it in the trash, pour it on the ground or down a drain.
OIL FILTER
Change the oil, while the engine is still warm, as fol-
lows:
1. Drain the engine oil.
2. Remove the oil filter, and drain the oil into a suitable
container. Discard the used oil filter.
3. Clean the filter mounting base, and coat the gasket
of the new oil filter with clean engine oil.
WARNING
Ambient Temperature Viscosity Grades
-5F 0 to 104F 0 (C-20 to 40 C) SAE 10W-30
CAUTION
WARNING