SERVICE
Service Engine
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
Oil filter
5. Open oil drain valve fully.
6. Allow oil to drain into an oil drain pan.
7. After oil drains, securely tighten oil drain valve.
IMPORTANT: Make sure engine and exhaust system is cool before
proceeding. The oil filter is located behind the muffler which can
cause severe burns if the engine is hot.
8. Place some rags under the oil filter to contain spilled oil.
9. Turn oil filter counterclockwise to remove. Pull the oil filter to
the top of the muffler, tilt slightly to remove past the muffler.
10. Apply a film of clean engine oil to gasket of new filter.
11. Install filter. Turn filter clockwise until gasket makes contact with
mounting surface. Tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn after gasket contact.
IMPORTANT: Do not use wrench to tighten oil filter.
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IMPORTANT: Refer to engine manufacturers operating manual for
correct type and grade of oil.
12. Add approximately 1.75 quarts of oil.
13. Insert dipstick. Replace oil filler cap.
14. Start engine and run at slow throttle for approximately two minutes.
Check for leaks around oil filter and drain valve.
15. Stop engine.
16. Check oil level:
• Remove dipstick. Wipe dipstick clean.
• Insert dipstick fully and remove.
• Add oil as needed to bring level to the full mark without overfilling.
17. Insert dipstick.
