Changing Engine Oil and Filter

1. IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Change the oil more often if the vehicle is used in extreme conditions:

   • Extremely dusty conditions.
   • Frequent slow or low-speed operation.
   • Frequent short trips.
   
   

   Run engine to warm the oil.

2. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in Safety Section.)

3. Raise hood.

4. Remove right side panel.

5. 
   LVAL38310-UN-21AUG12

   
   LVAL38311-UN-21AUG12

   1023E shown. 1025R similar.

   A - Oil Drain Plug

   B - Oil Filter

   C - Oil Fill Cap

   Place container under oil drain plug (A) located on under side of engine.

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6. Remove drain plug.

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

8. Turn filter counter-clockwise to remove.

9. Put a light coat of clean engine oil on the gasket of new filter.

10. Install replacement oil filter by turning filter clockwise until gasket contacts filter base. Tighten additional one half turn.

11. Install drain plug. Do not overtighten.

12. Remove either oil fill cap (C).

13. Add approximately 2.7 L (2.9 qt) engine oil.

14. Install oil fill cap.

15. Start and run engine at idle to check for leaks.

16. Stop engine. Fix any leaks before operating.

17. Check engine oil level. Add oil if necessary.

18. Install right side panel.

19. Lower hood.