
SERIES 40 ENGINE OPERATOR'S GUIDE
Replace Spin-On Type Oil Filter
To avoid injury from slipping and
falling, immediately clean up any
spilled liquids.
Replace spin-on type
fi
lter as follows:
1. Place a suitable container under
the engine oil pan, remove
the drain plug and drain the
lubricating oil. Replace the drain
plug and tighten securely.
2. Remove spin-on
fi
lter using tool
J 29917 or equivalent and a
1/2-in. drive socket wrench and
extension. See Figure 24.
1. Oil Filter
2. Oil Filter
Header
Figure 24 Removing Oil Filter
3. Dispose of used oil and
fi
lter in an environmentally
responsible manner, according
to federal (EPA) and/or state
recommendations.
4. Clean the
fi
lter gasket-contact
surface of the adaptor head with a
clean, lint-free cloth.
5. Fill the new
fi
lter with clean
lubricating oil and lightly coat the
fi
lter gasket with the same oil.
NOTICE:
Do not overtighten filters.
Overtightening may crack or
distort the filter adaptor.
6. Start the new
fi
lter on the adaptor
head and tighten by hand until
the gasket touches the mounting
adaptor head.
Tighten filter
an additional one full turn by
hand, or as indicated on the
filter.
7. Add oil as required to bring the
level to the “Full” or “Operating
Range” mark on the dipstick.
Refer to Item 1 – Lubricating Oil.
All information subject to change without notice.
(Rev. May 2004)
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