RDG603A13
– Issue 19
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SECTION 7
– Service Procedure
NOTICE:
REFER TO THE SHIRE MANUAL PRIOR TO CARRYING OUT ANY SERVICE OR
MAINTENANCE WORK.
WARNING:
PRIOR TO CARRYING OUT ANY SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE WORK MAKE SURE
THE RELEVANT PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT IS WORN.
1. Engine Oil and Filter Change
WARNING:
BURN HAZARD!
WAIT UNTIL THE ENGINE COOLS SLIGHTLY BEFORE YOU DRAIN
THE ENGINE OIL. HOT ENGINE OIL MAY SPLASH AND BURN YOU.
Change the engine oil while the engine is still warm.
Remove the blanking plug in the sump pump spout (6mm Allen key).
Place a plastic tube over the spout and into a container. Operate the pump handle to
empty the sump. Note: Remember to refit the blanking plug afterwards.
Place a drip tray under the engine to catch the small amount of oil that will escape
from the oil filter. Using the strap type oil filter removal tool supplied, slacken the filter
from the engine block in an anti-clockwise direction. Remove the tool and spin off the
filter.
Lightly oil the new filter O ring seal and install the filter onto the engine. Spin it on in a
clockwise direction and finally tighten by hand only as firmly as you can.
Refill the sump using the oil filler cap in the rocker cover on top of the engine.
Oil level should be to the top mark on the dipstick.
Run the engine for 5 minutes before checking the oil level with the dipstick and top up
if required.
Do not exceed the maximum oil level marker as this may cause damage to the internal
components of the engine.
