Engine Oil
3
2
1
1. Full Level 2. Safe Level 3. Low Level
1
804
Figure 15
Engine Oil Level Check
818
Figure 16
Center Access Panel
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE
Engine oil and oil filter should be changed after the first 5 to 8 hours of operation. After that, the oil should be changed
every 100 hours of operation or annually, whichever comes first.
Engine Oil Draining
1.
Turn the key switch to the OFF position and remove the key. Place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL
position. Chock the front wheels.
2.
Disconnect the battery cables, negative (–) cable first.
See WARNING “To avoid unintentionally starting...” in
General Warnings on page 10.
3.
Raise the cargo bed, locate and remove the center access panel (1)
(Figure 16)
.
4.
Remove the oil filler cap to allow the oil to drain properly.
5.
Position a pan designed for oil changes under the drain plug.
6.
From the underside of the vehicle, use a socket or wrench to remove the drain plug (1)
(Figure 17)
. Turn the plug
counterclockwise and drain the engine oil into the pan.
See following WARNING.
WARNING
• Do not attempt to change engine oil when the engine is hot or even warm. Hot engine oil can burn skin.
• Wear safety glasses or approved eye protection when servicing the vehicle. Wear rubber gloves when
handling oil drain plug, oil filter, and oil drain pan.
7.
Clean the oil drain plug threads with solvent to remove oil and oil residue. Make sure that the compression
washer or sealing o-ring remains on the drain plug. Inspect the compression washer or the sealing o-ring
and replace if necessary.
8.
Use a socket or wrench to replace the oil drain plug (1)
(Figure 17)
. Turn the plug clockwise and tighten to
14.5 ft-lb (20 N·m).
9.
Replace the oil filler cap.
10. Replace the center access panel (1)
(Figure 16)
, then lower and latch the cargo bed.
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