LT6KV LIGHT TOWER • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. 2 (07/08/16) — PAGE 43
MAINTENANCE
Oil Filter Cartridge (200 Hours)
1. Using a filter wrench, turn filter cartridge (Figure 31) to
the left to remove it. If the filter cartridge is filled with
a large amount of oil, wait 10 minutes or so before
removing. Make sure there is no old gasket stuck on
the filter holder.
Figure 31. Oil Filter
V-BELT
Visually examine the V-belt (Figure 32) and determine if it
is full of tiny cracks, frayed, has pieces of rubber missing,
is peeling or otherwise damaged.
Also, examine the belt and determine if it is
oil soaked
or
"
glazed
" (hard shiny appearance on the sides of the belt).
Either of these two conditions can cause the belt to run hot,
which can weaken it and increase the danger of it breaking.
If the V-belt exhibits any of the above wear conditions
replace the V-belt immediately.
Figure 32. V-Belt Inspection
SEAL
OIL
FILTER
GLAZED
OIL SOAKED
BROKEN
CORD FAILURE
CRACKS
MISSING RUBBER
SIDEWALL
WEAR
WORN BACK
COVER
3. Remove the retaining bolt and seal washer that secures
the access cover to the tub bracket. Set cover and
gasket aside.
4. Place a container (Figure 30) directly under the access
cover hole opening.
5. Next, remove the drain bolt and seal washer (Figure 30)
on the engine so that the oil can begin to drain into the
container. Reposition the container if necessary.
Figure 30. Draining Engine Oil
6. Check the drained oil for excessive metal particles or
foreign material. Contact the distributor if there is metal
particles or foreign material.
7. Tighten drain plug. Clean the filter holder, fill the new
filter cartridge with clean engine oil, coat the packing
and thread of the new filter cartridge with engine oil,
then install it to the filter holder. Tighten until the gasket
surface contacts the seal surface of the filter holder,
then tighten it a further 3/4 to 1 turn.
8. Add engine oil through oil filler until the oil level is
between the H and L marks on the dipstick. Maximum
oil capacity is 2.64 U.S. Quarts (2.5 Liters).
9. Reinstall access cover and gasket to maintain fluid
containment (bunding).
10. Run the engine at idling for a short time, then stop
the engine. Recheck the oil level and fill as necessary.
DRAIN BOLT
(REMOVE)
SEAL
WASHER
OIL
PAN
TUB
ENGINE
ACCESS
HOLE
OPENING
