Honda SPORTRAX 300EX, Owner'S Manual

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(1) oil filter cover
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(3) oil filter
(4) O-rings (5) spring
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(7) OUTSIDE mark
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Engine Oil & Filter
Servicing Your Honda
Install a New Engine Oil Filter:
Improper installation of the oil f ilter can cause serious engine damage.
Remove the oil filter cover ( ) by removing the bolts ( ). Let the
remaining oil drain out. Discard the oil filter ( ).
Check that the oil filter cover O-rings ( ) are in good condition and
then install a new oil filter. Use only the Honda genuine oil filter or a
filter of equivalent quality specified for your model. Using the wrong
Honda filter or a non-Honda filter which is not of equivalent quality
may cause engine damage.
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Reposition the spring ( ) to the engine crankcase and install a new oil
filter with the rubber seal ( ) facing out, away from the engine. You
will see the ‘‘OUTSIDE (TOWARDS FILTER COVER)’’ mark ( )
on the filter body, near the seal.
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