Changing Engine Oil and Filter

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Operating in extreme conditions may require more frequent service intervals:

  • Engine components may become dirty or plugged when operating in extreme heat, dust or other severe conditions.
  • Engine oil can degrade if machine is operated constantly at slow or low engine speeds or for frequent short periods of time.

  1. Run engine to warm oil.

  2. Park machine safely on level surface. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section).

  3. Lift hood.

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    Remove bolt and washer (E). Remove closeout panel (F).



  5. Remove dipstick (A).

  6. Using a flexible funnel and drain pan, remove drain valve cap (B) and drain oil completely.

  7. Wipe dirt from around oil filter (C).

  8. Place a drain pan or funnel under oil filter tray (D).

  9. Remove old filter and wipe off filter tray.

  10. Put a light coat of fresh, clean oil on the filter gasket.

  11. Install replacement oil filter by turning oil filter to the right (clockwise) until the rubber gasket contacts filter base. Tighten filter an additional one-half turn.

  12. Install and tighten drain valve cap (B).

  13. Add oil no higher than FULL mark on dipstick. Do not overfill. Begin with approximately 1.7 L (1.8 qt.).

  14. Install dipstick.

  15. Start and run engine at idle to check for leaks. Stop engine. Fix any leaks before operating.

  16. Check oil level. Add oil if necessary.

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