SERVICE
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter CAUTION
ATTENTION Failure to check the engine oil regularly could lead to serious damage to your engine, if the engine is run with an incorrect oil level. • Check the engine oil level with the power unit sitting on a level surface and with the engine shut off and the oil cold. • Keep the oil level between the Full and Add marks. • Do not add oil with the engine running. 1. If the power unit has been running, allow the en- gine and oil to cool. 2. Remove the oil dipstick (A) from the engine and wipe with a clean cloth.
Contact with engine oil can irritate your skin. Wear protective gloves when working with engine oil. If you come in contact with engine oil, wash if off your skin immediately. ATTENTION Oil is hazardous to the environment. Drain engine oil into an approved container. Dispose of used en- gine oil in accordance with local laws. 1. Start the power unit engine and allow it to run until the engine reaches operating temperature. 2. Park the power unit on a level surface. 3. Shut off the engine and allow the engine to cool from hot to warm. WARNING Hot engine oil can cause severe burns. Allow the en- gine temperature to drop from hot to warm before draining the engine oil. 4. Remove the right engine cover to access the oil filter.
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5. Place a drain pan under- neath the oil drain (A) located beside the hy- draulic oil filter on the left side of the power unit. 6. Remove the drain cap from the oil drain and drain into the pan while the oil is warm. filter (B) located on the side of the engine. 8. Wipe the filter mount - ing surface with a clean cloth. 9. Apply a thin film of clean oil to the gasket of the new oil filter. 7. Remove the oil
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3. Insert the dipstick back into the engine and re- move again. 4. Check the oil level. The level should be between the Full (B) and Add (C) marks on the dipstick.
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5. If the oil level is low, remove the oil fill cap (D) and add small amounts of engine oil to bring the oil level no higher than the Full (B) level on the dipstick. 6. If the oil level is above the Full (B) mark, drain some engine oil to achieve the proper level. 7. Reinstall the dipstick and the oil fill cap.
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10. Screw the new filter onto the engine until the gasket makes contact with the mounting surface. Tighten the filter 1/2 to 3/4 turn more by hand. 11. Install the drain cap onto the oil drain. Do not overtighten. 12. Remove the oil fill cap.
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