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6.2.2 CHANGING ENGINE OIL
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gine.
2.
Place all controls in neutral, stop engine
and remove ignition key and place in
pocket before maintaining.
3.
Allow the engine to cool before changing
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tacts exposed skin. It is best to change
oil while the engine is warm to keep the
contaminants in suspension.
4.
Place a pan under the drain plug.
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to drain for 10 minutes.
6.
Install and tighten the drain plug.
7.
Dispose of the used oil in an approved
container.
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for oil leaks.
10. If leaks are found around the drain plug,
tighten slightly.
11. Check engine oil level. Top up as re-
quired.
Fig. 20 ENGINE
a. Drain Plug b. Fill Plug
a
b