Changing Engine Oil and Filter

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 oil.

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

3. Lift hood.

4. Remove closeout panels.

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   Put drain pan under drain valve (A).

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6. Rotate and remove drain cap (B) and drain oil into oil drain pan. Allow oil to drain completely.

7. Remove dipstick (C).

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   Replace oil filter (D), if equipped.

   1. Wipe dirt from around oil filter.

   2. Place a drain pan or funnel under filter tray.

   3. Remove old filter and filter gasket.

   4. Put a light coat of fresh, clean oil on the new filter gasket.

   5. Install replacement oil filter by turning oil filter to the right (clockwise) until the rubber gasket contacts filter base. Tighten filter an additional one-half turn.

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9. Install drain cap.

10. Do not overfill. Overfilling can cause smoking, hard starting, fouling of spark plug, and oil saturation of air filter.

    Add oil no higher than FULL mark on dipstick. Use approximately the amount of oil listed in the Specifications section. Do not overfill.

11. Install dipstick.

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

13. Check oil level. Add oil if necessary.

14. Install closeout panels and lower hood.

    Many local government recycling programs, authorized retailers, auto repair stations, and auto parts stores will puncture and recycle used oil filters and oil.