ASV PT60 - Machine Maintenance: Engine Oil and Filter; Engine Oil and Filter Change

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Engine Oil and Filter Change
The normal oil change interval is every
500 hours or one year; which ever
comes first. Engines, which are operated
under severe conditions, may need the
oil changed every 250 hours or every six
months, which ever comes first. Severe
conditions include: high temperatures,
continuous high loads, and dusty condi-
tions.
To change the oil and filter:
1. Run engine for a few minutes to
warm the engine oil.
2. Remove the drain plug from the bot-
tom of the engine (item 1).
3. Drain oil into suitable container.
4. Remove engine oil filter (photo B),
make sure gasket is also removed.
It may be necessary to remove the
rear skid plate to access the filter.
5. Apply fresh oil on the new filter gas-
ket and install new filter.
6. Tighten to specifications on filter
label or box.
7. Reinstall drain plug. Using oil filler
spout (item 2), refill engine to capac-
ity with oil as specified.
Engine Oil Specifications:
• ASV 10W30 Heavy Duty Engine Oil
You may also use a quality engine oil
substitute with the following minimum
specification: API CH-4 multigrade oil.
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