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5.6.1. The oil fi ller (A) and dipstick handle
1. Ensure the new oil meets the correct
specifi cation and viscosity, as given
in
4.2 Oil Specifi cation.
2. Fill the sump through the oil fi ller (A)
to the upper mark on the dipstick.
3. Start the engine and run it for a few
minutes to circulate the oil.
4. Stop the engine and allow time for
the oil to drain down. Check the level
on the dipstick.
5. Add more oil if necessary.
CAUtIon
Do not overfi ll with oil. If a cylinder-
head oil fi ller is fi tted the oil must
only be poured into the fi ller at a
rate which enables it to drain into the
crankcase. If the oil is poured in too
quickly it can fl ood the crankcase
breather holes and escape into the
inlet manifold and cylinders.
Changing the oil Filter
The full fl ow fi lter is a spin-on cartridge
type located on the crankcase door.
Only approved fi lters should be used,
as these have high temperature
resistant joints, adequate fi lter paper
characteristics and a rigid case. Other
filters may have the same external
dimensions and thread as the genuine
one but may fail in service.
Before changing the filter read
1.5 Precautions with Filters and
Elements.
CAUtIon
Continuous operation under heavy
loads in ambient temperatures
above 35°C (95°F) causes the oil to
deteriorate more quickly.
Draining the oil sump
Before draining the oil read
1.5
Precautions with Filters and Elements
and
1.6 Precautions with Oil Seals
.
The oil sump drain plugs are located
on the oil fi lter side and the gear end of
the crankcase. It is better if the engine
has been run immediately before
draining, as the warm oil will drain
more quickly.
1. Remove the oil fi ller cap.
2. Remove the drain plug and allow the
oil to run into a suitable retainer.
3. Clean the drain plug threads and coat
them with Hylomar PL32/M, Loctite
572 or Hylogrip 760.
4. Replace the plug and tighten it.
Refi lling the
oil sump
Table 5.6.3 gives the sump capacity
(excluding the fi lter) of all engines in
the LPW range.
table 5.6.3
SUMP CAPACItY
(Figures exclude the fi lter)
LPW2
LPWX2
LPWS2
LPW3
LPWX3
LPWS3
LPW4
LPWX4
LPWT4
LPWS(T)4
All builds except 28, 51, 52, 57, 58, 59
litres
3.00
3.75
5.50
pints
5.28
6.60
9.68
US gallons
0.79
0.99
1.45
Builds 28, 51, 52, 57, 58, 59
litres
5.85
8.25
11.5
pints
10.29
14.52
20.23
US gallons
1.55
2.18
3.03
