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MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
Oil and Filter Change
Always check and change the oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart
beginning on page 51. Always change the oil filter whenever changing oil.
The engine drain plug is located on the bottom of the crankcase.
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. Place the transmission in PARK. Apply the
brakes.
2. Start the engine. Allow it to idle for two to three minutes. Stop the engine.
3. Clean the area around the drain plug.
CAUTION!
Hot oil can cause burns to skin. Do not allow
hot oil to contact skin.
4. Place a drain pan beneath engine crankcase and
remove the drain plug.
5. Allow the oil to drain completely.
6. Install a new sealing washer on the drain plug.
Tip:
The sealing surfaces on drain plug and crankcase
should be clean and free of burrs, nicks or scratches.
7. Reinstall the drain plug. Torque to 11-13 ft. lbs.
(14.5-17.5 Nm).
8. Using a clean dry cloth, clean the oil filter cover
on the crankcase.
9. Place shop towels beneath the filter cover to catch
oil drips. Remove the cover screws and remove
the cover to access the oil filter.
10. Remove the oil filter and spring, retaining the
spring for reinstallation.
11. Using a clean dry cloth, clean the surface of the
crankcase.
Spring
Filter
Sealing
Washer
Drain
Plug
O-Ring
Filter Cover
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