Ditch Witch Zahn - Manual (Page 70)

R150/R230/R300 Operator’s Manual
Service - 69
20 Hour
CMW
20 Hour
Power Unit
Change Engine Oil (Initial) - R150
Change engine oil after the first 20 hours of
operation.
1. Move drain hose (1) to front of unit and drain
while oil is still warm.
2. Replace plug.
3. Add 1.6 qt (1.1 L) of GEO at fill neck (2).
Location Task Notes
Power Unit Change engine oil - R150 Initial service, GEO
Change engine oil and filter - R230/R300 Initial service, GEO
Trencher Lube trail wheel MPG
Lube headshaft bearing MPG, headshaft auger
trencher only
IMPORTANT: If operating in extremely dusty
conditions, change oil more frequently. Use oil
specified in temperature chart found in
“Recommended Lubricants/Service Key” on
page 62.