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3-1.1
Changing the Engine Oil
(every 100 hours)
Take the oil cover out. Take off the oil
drain plug when the diesel engine is
still hot. Be careful of hot oil and hot
engine as you may bet burned. The
bolt is located at the bottom of the
cylinder. After draining the oil, put the
bolt back and tighten it. Then fill with
the proper engine oil to the proper
level.
3-1.2
Replacing the oil filter
1. Replacing the oil filter every 6
months or 500 hours of operation.
3-1.3
Air Filter Maintenance Schedule
1. Clean air filter every 6 months or
500 hours of operation.
2. If necessary, replace it.
3. Do not use detergent to clean air
filter.
AIR
FILTER
NOTE:
Never start the engine without the air
filter. This can cause serious damage
to the engine if foreign objects enter
the intake system. Always change
the air filter on time.
3-1.4
Fuel Filter Maintenance
1. The fuel filter should be cleaned
often to keep the engine running at
maximum performance.
2. The recommended time period for
cleaning the fuel filter is 6 months or
500 hours of operation.
a. To do this first drain the fuel
from the fuel tank.
b. Loosen the small screws on
the fuel switch and remove the
fuel filter from the port. Use
diesel fuel to clean the fuel filter.
Also, remove the fuel injector and
clean the carbon deposit around
it. The recommended time period
for this is 3 months or 100 hours.
3-1.5 Cylinder Head Bolt Tensions
The cylinder head bolts should be
tightened to specifications. Please
refer to the diesel engine manual for
specifications and the special tools
required to do this.
3-1.6
Battery Check
Make sure the electrolytic solution of
the battery is full. The engine uses a
12V battery. Due to numerous starting
cycles, the electrolytic solution may
be used up. Also, before filling, verify
that the battery is not damaged in any
way. Add distilled water to the batter
when filling. Perform checks on the
batter once a month.
DIPSTICK
OIL DRAIN BOLT
HIGH-PRESSURE
FUEL PIPE BOLT