Changing Engine Oil and Filter

Avoid damage! Change the oil more often when the vehicle is used in extreme conditions:

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

1. Warm the oil by running the engine.

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

3. Raise and secure cargo box.

4. 
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   Place a drain pan under the engine drain plug hole (A) and oil filter drain hole (B) in frame.

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5. Remove oil fill cap (C) from filler opening.

6. Remove drain plug (D) and drain oil into an oil drain pan. Allow oil to drain completely.

7. Remove and discard oil filter (E) on the front of the engine. Wipe off filter base on engine.

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

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

10. Install drain plug. Tighten to specification.

    Drain Plug	Torque	40 N·m (29 lb·ft)

11. Avoid damage! Do not overfill the crankcase with oil. Oil capacities given are with engine and crankcase dry. Some oil remains in engine after draining.

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

12. Install oil fill cap.

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

14. Check oil level and add oil if necessary.

15. Lower the cargo box.