RDG603A17 – Issue 1 – Shire 30_40_50 WB/RB Manual
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CAUTION:
WEAR DISPOSABLE GLOVES AND BEWARE OF HOT OIL AND ENGINE BLOCK.
REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY BEFORE WORKING IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
1. Engine Oil and Filer Change
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Change the engine oil while the engine is still hot.
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Remove the blanking plug in the sump pump spout (6mm Allen key). Note: Shire 50
has two oil drain pumps, it is the pump mounted up higher on the engine.
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Place a plastic tube over the spout and into a container. Operate the pump handle
to empty the sump. Note: Remember to refit the blanking plug afterwards.
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Place a drip tray under the engine to catch the small amount of oil that will escape
from the oil filter. Using the strap type oil filter removal tool supplied with the engine,
slacken the filter from the engine block in an anti-clockwise direction. Remove the
tool and spin off the filter.
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Lightly oil the new filter O ring seal and install the filter onto the engine. Spin it on in
a clockwise direction and finally tighten by hand only as firmly as you can.
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Refill the sump using the yellow oil filler cap in the rocker cover on top of the engine.
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Oil level should be to the top mark on the dipstick.
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Run the engine for 5 minutes before checking the oil level with the dipstick and top
up if required.
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Do not exceed the maximum oil level marker as this may cause damage to the
internal components of the engine.
2. Air Filter Check and Change (Shire 30, 40, 50 WB and Shire 40, 50 RB)
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Release the two spring clips. Pull off the end cover to reveal the filter element. The
element simply pulls out.
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To fit the new element, slide the open end of the filter element into the main body.
Gently push the element until fully seated. Refit the end cover.
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The air filter is constructed from pleated paper. Inspect it closely for dust or dirt. The
air filter cannot be cleaned and must be replaced when dirty. The engine requires
clean unrestricted air to run efficiently. Failure to maintain the air filter could result in
smoke, increased fuel consumption and ultimately engine damage.
3. Air Filter Check and Change (Shire 30 RB)
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The air filter assembly comprises of two parts, the pre filter and the air filter.
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To remove the pre filter simply remove it from the airfilter.