SERVICE
Service - 49
Checking the Engine Oil Level
ATTENTION
Failure to check the engine oil regularly could lead
to serious damage to your engine, if the engine is
run with an incorrect oil level.
• Check the engine oil level with the power unit
sitting on a level surface and with the engine
shut off and the oil cold.
• Keep the oil level between the
Full
and
Add
marks.
• Do not add oil with the engine running.
1. If the power unit has been running, allow the en-
gine and oil to cool.
2.
Remove the oil dipstick (A) from the engine and
wipe with a clean cloth.
3.
A
D
Insert the dipstick back into the engine and
remove again.
B
C
4. Check the oil
level. The level
should be be-
tween the Full (B)
and Add (C) marks on the dipstick.
5.
If the oil level is low, remove the oil fill cap (D)
and add small amounts of engine oil to bring the
oil level no higher than the Full (B) level on the
dipstick.
6.
If the oil level is above the Full (B) mark, drain
some engine oil to achieve the proper level.
7.
Reinstall the dipstick and the oil fill cap.
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
CAUTION
Contact with engine oil can irritate your skin. Wear
protective gloves when working with engine oil. If
you come in contact with engine oil, wash if off your
skin immediately.
ATTENTION
Oil is hazardous to the environment. Drain engine
oil into an approved container. Dispose of used en-
gine oil in accordance with local laws.
1. Start the power unit engine and allow it to run
until the engine reaches operating temperature.
2. Park the power unit on a level surface.
3.
Shut off the engine and allow the engine to cool
from hot to warm.
WARNING
Hot engine oil can cause severe burns. Allow the en-
gine temperature to drop from hot to warm before
draining the engine oil.
4. Remove the left engine cover to access the oil
filter.
A
5. Place a drain pan under-
neath the oil drain (A)
located beside the hy-
draulic oil filter on the left
side of the power unit.
6. Remove the drain cap
from the oil drain and
drain into the pan while
the oil is warm.
B
7.
Remove the oil filter (B)
located on the side of the
engine.
8.
Wipe the filter mounting
surface with a clean cloth.
9.
Apply a thin film of clean
oil to the gasket of the
new oil filter.
10.
Screw the new filter
onto the engine until the
gasket makes contact with the mounting surface.
Tighten the filter 1/2 to 3/4 turn more by hand.
11. Install the drain cap onto the oil drain. Do not
overtighten.
12.
Remove the oil fill cap.
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