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3. Tighten the oil filter by hand until the gasket comes
into contact with the bracket.
4. Further tighten the filter by 3/4 turns with the oil filter
wrench.
NOTE) Even if the oil filter says "Tighten hard with your
hands", be sure not to tighten it by 3/4 or more
turns with an oil filter wrench. There is a possi-
bility that it will not come off.
3) Spark Plug Replacement
1. Pull the caps to remove the cables.
NOTE) Do not pull the cable.
2. Remove the spark plugs with a plug wrench.
3. Tighten the new spark plug by hand.
4. Further tighten the spark plug with a torque wrench.
5. Fit the cap onto the plug until it makes a clicking
sound.
4) Air Filter Element Replacement
1. Move a clamp to remove the air intake hose.
Bracket
Oil filter
Replacement interval Every 3 years (10,000 hours)
Cap
Plug wrench
Tightening torque 15 ~ 22 lb·ft (20 ~ 30 N·m)
Replacement interval Every 3 years (10,000 hours)
Clamp
Air filter
Air intake hose