Changing Engine Oil and Filter

1. 
   LV19379-UN-14OCT13

   A - Oil Drain Plug

   B - Oil Filter

   C - Oil Fill Cap

   Run engine to warm the oil.

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2. Park machine safely. (see Parking Safely in the Safety section.)

3. Remove right side panel (See Removing and Installing Side Panels in Miscellaneous section).

4. Place drain pan under oil drain plug (A), located on underside of engine.

5. Remove drain plug.

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

7. Turn filter counterclockwise to remove.

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

9. Install replacement oil filter by turning filter clockwise until gasket contacts filter base. Tighten additional 1/2 turn.

10. Install drain plug. Do not overtighten.

11. Remove oil fill cap (C).

12. Add approximately 5.4 L (1.4 gal.) engine oil.

13. Install oil fill cap.

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

15. Stop engine. Fix any leaks before operating.

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

17. Install right side panel.