Lubrication System
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This engine uses a full pressure lubrication system which delivers oil under pressure to crankshaft, camshaft, and
connecting rod bearing surfaces.
A high-ef
fi
ciency gerotor oil pump maintains high oil
fl
ow and oil pressure, even at low speeds and high operating
temperatures. A pressure relief valve limits maximum pressure of system. Oil pan must be removed to service oil
governor gear and oil pump.
Lubrication Components
F
B
D
G
E
C
A
A
Oil Filter
B
Oil Cooler (if
equipped)
C
Oil Drain Plug
D
Oil Fill/Dipstick
E
Oil Fill Tube
F
Pressure Switch
G
Oil Temperature
Switch
OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
Refer to Maintenance.
CHECK OIL LEVEL
NOTE: To prevent extensive engine wear or damage,
never run engine with oil level below or above
operating range indicator on dipstick.
Ensure engine is cool. Clean oil
fi
ll/dipstick areas of any
debris.
1. Remove dipstick; wipe oil off.
2. Reinsert dipstick into tube; press completely down.
3. Remove dipstick; check oil level. Level should be at
top of indicator on dipstick.
4. If oil is low on indicator, add oil up to top of indicator
mark.
5. Reinstall and secure dipstick.
CHANGE OIL AND FILTER
Change oil while engine is warm.
1. Clean area around oil
fi
ll cap/dipstick and drain plug.
Remove drain plug and oil
fi
ll cap/dipstick. Allow oil
to drain completely.
2. Clean area around oil
fi
lter; remove
fi
lter; wipe off
mounting surface. Reinstall drain plug and torque to
21.4 N·m (15.7 ft. lb.).
3. Place
new
fi
lter in shallow pan with open end up. Fill
with new oil until oil reaches bottom of threads. Allow
2 minutes for oil to be absorbed by
fi
lter material.
4. Apply a thin
fi
lm of clean oil to rubber gasket on new
fi
lter.
5. Refer to instructions on oil
fi
lter for proper
installation.
6. Fill crankcase with new oil. Level should be at top of
indicator on dipstick.