Kohler Comand Pro CH1000, Service Manual

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6.3
Section 6
Lubrication System
6
Oil Filter
Figure 6-7. Engine Mounted Oil Filter.
Figure 6-8. Optional Remote Mounted Oil Filter.
Replace the oil fi lter as follows:
1. Before removing the oil fi lter, clean the area
around the oil fi lter and housing to keep dirt and
debris out of the engine. Remove the old fi lter. On
crankcase mounted oil fi lter housings, a spring
loaded inner cup allows automatic oil drainback
into the crankcase as the oil
fi lter is removed.
Wipe o ff the surface where the oil fi lter mounts.
2. Drain the oil from the engine crankcase.
3. Allow ample time for the oil to drain from the
crankcase.
4. Reinstall the drain plug and torque to 21.4 N·m
(16 ft . lb.) .
5. Apply a thin fi lm of clean oil to the rubber gasket
on the new fi lter. Partial pre fi lling of the oil fi lter
is recommended.
6. Install the new oil fi lter to the fi lter adapter or oil
cooler. Refer to instructions on the oil fi lter for
proper installation.
Oil Drain Plug
Figure 6-5. Oil Drain Plug (No. 2 Side).
3. Reinstall the drain plug and torque to 21.4 N·m
(16 ft . lb.) .
4. Fill the crankcase, with new oil of the proper
type, to the F mark on the dipstick. Refer to Oil
Type on page 6.1. Always check the level with the
dipstick before adding more oil.
Oil Fill Cap
Figure 6-6. Removing Oil Fill Cap.
5. Reinstall the oil fi ll cap and tighten securely.
Reinstall dipstick.
Changing Oil Filter
Replace the oil fi lter seasonally (150 hours) , or at least
every other oil change ( every 300 hours of operation).
Always use a genuine Kohler oil fi lter. The oil fi lter
on most engines is located on top of the crankcase
between the cylinders. Some models use a remote
mounted oil
fi lter. See Figures 6-7 and 6-8.