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5.2.2 CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
1. Review the Operator's Manual for the en-
gine.
2. Place all controls in neutral, stop engine
and remove ignition key and place in pock-
et before maintaining.
3. Allow the engine to cool before changing
the oil. Hot oil can cause burns if it con-
tacts exposed skin. It is best to change
oil while the engine is warm to keep the
contaminants in suspension.
4. Place a pan under the drain plug.
5. Remove the drain plug and allow the oil to
drain for 10 minutes.
6. Install and tighten the drain plug.
7. Dispose of the used oil in an approved
container.
8. Remove engine oil filter.
9. Apply a light coat of oil to the O ring and
install the replacement filter. Snug up by
hand and then tighten 1/2 turn.
10. Fill the crankcase with the specified oil.
11. Run the engine for 1-2 minutes and check
for oil leaks.
12. If leaks are found around the drain plug or
filter, tighten slightly. Repeat step 9.
13. Check engine oil level. Top up as required.
Fig. 52 ENGINE OIL
a. Drain Plug b. Fill Plug c. Dip Stick
Oil Filter
c
a
b
