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 the vehicle safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

  3. Raise and secure cargo box.

  4. MXAL44208
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    Remove three bolts (A) and closeout panel (B) from machine.



  5. MXAL44209
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    MXT010625
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    Place drain pan under engine drain plug hole (C) and oil filter drain hole (D) in frame.



  6. Pull off oil fill cap (E) from filler opening.

  7. Remove drain plug (F) and drain oil into oil drain pan. Allow oil to drain completely.

  8. Remove and discard oil filter (G) on front of engine. Wipe off filter base on engine.

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

  10. Install new filter until rubber gasket contacts filter base. Tighten filter an additional one-half turn.

  11. Install drain plug. Tighten to specification.

    ItemMeasurementSpecification
    Drain PlugTorque40 N·m (29 lb-ft)

  12. IMPORTANT: Do not overfill crankcase with oil. Oil capacities given are with engine and crankcase completely dry. Some oil will remain in engine after draining.

    Add recommended fluid no higher than upper mark on dipstick (H). Do not overfill.

  13. Install oil fill cap.

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

  15. Check oil level and add oil if necessary.

  16. Install closeout panel with three bolts.

  17. Lower the cargo box.

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