Changing Engine Oil and Filter

IMPORTANT: 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.

1. Run engine to warm the oil.

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

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

   
   LVAL38523-UN-20SEP12

   A - Oil Drain Plug

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4. Remove drain plug.

5. 
   LVAL38524-UN-20SEP12

   2025R shown. 2032R similar

   B - Oil Filter

   C - Oil Fill Cap

   Wipe dirt from around oil filter (B).

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6. Turn filter counter-clockwise to remove.

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

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

9. Install drain plug. Do not overtighten.

10. Remove oil fill cap (C).

11. Add recommended engine oil.

12. Install oil fill cap.

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

14. Stop engine. Fix any leaks before operating.

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

16. Lower hood.