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7. When the outriggers are used, see “OPERATION 2.24
OUTRIGGER STOWAGE OPERATION” to stow the
outriggers.
8. See “OPERATION 1.10 ENGINE COVER” and remove
the engine cover.
9. Using a filter wrench, turn the filter cartridge (3) to the
left to remove it.
NOTES
Wait for about 10 minutes before removing the filter
cartridge (3), because plenty of oil comes out if it is done
immediately after stopping the engine.
10. Clean the filter mounting surface and reinstall a new
filter cartridge after lightly coating the surface of its
packing with clean engine oil.
NOTES
• To install the filter cartridge (3), tighten it with your hand
until the seat surface hits the mounting surface.
• After the seat surface touches the mounting surface,
tighten with a filter wrench to the specified tightening
torque.
Tightening torque 19.6–23.5 N•m
(2.0–2.4 kgf•m)
11. Check around the filter cartridge (3) for oil leaks and
wipe off spilled oil.
12. After replacing the filter cartridge (3), feed engine oil
through filler port (F) to the specified level.
13. Pull the oil level gauge (G) out and wipe the oil with a
disposable cloth.
14. Insert the oil level gauge (G) into the gauge guide and
pull it out.
15. Make sure that the oil level is between the markings
“H” and “L” on the oil level gauge (G) .
16. Securely re-install the oil level gauge (G) and filler cap
(F) after refilling the oil.
17. Start and run the engine at idle for approx. 5 minutes
and stop the engine.
18. Check the oil level again and make sure that the oil
level is between the markings “H” and “L” on the oil
level gauge (G) .
19. See “OPERATION 1.10 ENGINE COVER” and install
the engine cover.