KCM 70Z7, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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MAINTENANCE
7-29
Replace Engine Oil Filter
--- every 500 hours (each time when engine oil is
changed)
WARNING: Immediately after the machine has been
operated, all engine parts are hot. Wait for the engine
to cool before starting any maintenance work. Failure
to do so may cause severe burns.
1. Park the machine following the same procedures as
described on page 7-7 for preparation of inspection/
maintenance work.
2. Clean the areas around the oil filter.
3. Before removing cartridge type element (1), loosen drain
plug (2) to drain oil from the cartridge. The oil is drained
through the drain hose. After draining the oil, tighten the
drain plug.
IMPORTANT:
y
Take care not to allow foreign matter such as dirt to
enter the oil filter.
y
Be careful not to damage the filter body when
removing or installing the filter.
y
Never reuse a cartridge type element.
4. Remove cartridge type element (1) by turning it
counterclockwise with a filter wrench.
5. After coating a new cartridge gasket with engine oil, turn
the cartridge clockwise until the gasket comes in contact
with the sealing surface.
6. Using the filter wrench, tighten the cartridge 3/4 to 1
turn more. Be careful not to damage filter cartridge by
overtightening.
NOTE: Install the cartridge with care so that the gasket is not
damaged from twisting. Check for any oil leakage at the filter
mounting area.
7. Supply the specified amount of engine oil. (Refer to the
descriptions for
2
Change Engine Oil.)
MNEC-07-075
1
MNEC-07-074
2