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III. Engine Servicing Procedures
Oil Filter Change
The oil filter is mounted in an upright position.
Therefore, a special draining procedure needs to be
performed to avoid an oil spill when
changing the filter.
1. Warm the engine to or near normal
operating temperature.
2. Loosen the oil drain bolt (see arrow)
one full turn to allow the oil to drain
out of the filter and down to the
crankcase. (The time it takes to drain
the oil from the oil pan is sufficient to
thoroughly drain the filter.)
3. Once drained, remove the drain bolt
entirely and replace the O-ring on the
bolt (which is supplied with each
Genuine IR oil filter).
4. Install the oil drain bolt. Tighten to 14-
22 lb. ft. (20-30 Nm).