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Changing Engine Oil and Filter
1. Perform the “Mandatory Safety Shutdown Proce-
dure” on page 2-2, but do not allow the engine to
fully cool; warm oil will drain more completely..
2. Open the engine cover.
3. Position waste oil collection container under
engine oil pan.
4. Remove the drain plug from the oil pan and allow
oil to drain into waste oil collection container.
5. Remove the oil filter (2, Figure 4-2), using a filter
wrench as necessary.
6. Clean the filter housing surface. Put a film of clean
oil on the filter gasket. Install the new filter and
tighten 1/2 rotation past where the filter contacts
the filter mounting surface.
7. Reinstall the drain plug.
8. Clean the area around the oil filler cap.
9. Remove the oil fill cap from the engine. Pour in
new oil. Crankcase capacity is 8.2 qts. (7.8 L). Do
NOT fill crankcase above the MAX mark on the
dipstick.
10. Reinstall oil filler cap.
11. Start the engine and let it run for several minutes.
Watch the engine oil light on the control panel. The
light should turn off after several seconds. If it does
not, shut off engine and determine cause.
12. Stop the engine and check for leaks at the oil filter
and oil drain plug.
13. Check the oil level again and add oil if necessary.
Air Cleaner Service
1. Perform the “Mandatory Safety Shutdown Proce-
dure” on page 2-2,
2. The air cleaner is located under the engine cover.
Press the engine cover release button and raise the
engine cover.
3. Release the bow clips (1) to remove the air cleaner
cover and gasket (2). See Figure 4-3.
4. Carefully remove outer air cleaner element (3). See
Figure 4-3. Carefully remove inner air cleaner ele-
ment (3). Clean the inside of the air cleaner hous-
ing components with a lint-free cloth. Clean all
contamination (dust) from inside the upper and
lower air cleaner housing and cover with a clean,
lint-free cloth.
5. Replace both the inner and outer air cleaner ele-
ments when the indicator light comes on or accord-
ing to the maintenance schedule.
6. Reinstall air cleaner elements (3, 4), gasket and air
cleaner cover (2). Fasten bow clips (1).
7. Close and secure engine cover.
Figure 4-3 Air Filter Service
IMPORTANT
The machine must be postioned on a level
surface for the oil to drain completely.
IMPORTANT
Dispose of waste engine oil according to
environmental laws or take to a recycling
center for proper disposal. DO NOT pour
waste engine oil onto the ground or down a
drain.
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