ASV VT-70 - Engine Oil Change

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VT-70 High Output US ISO O&M
0404-853 2019-09
7.6 Engine Oil Change
Regular oil changes are necessary to maintain a strong running engine. The oil
must be changed at 500 hour intervals (or every year if annual operating hours do
not exceed 500). Allow the machine to cool prior to service. Wear safety glasses,
safety gloves and any other items necessary to ensure your safety while perform-
ing maintenance or service.
To change engine oil:
1. Shut the machine down according to the procedure in section 5.13 and
allow the machine to cool thoroughly. Open the hood and side panels and
pivot the cooler to access the engine compartment.
2. Lower the access cover beneath the engine to access the oil drain.
3. Remove the cap from the oil drain fitting and drain the oil into a suitable
catch container (item 1, fig. 7.6-1). Take care not to lose the o-ring that acts
as a seal between the cap and fitting.
4. Remove the engine oil filter (item 2, fig. 7.6-2).
5. Apply fresh oil to the new oil filter seal and install the new filter (fig. 7.6-2).
6. Tighten filter according to the specifications on the filter label or box.
7. Reverse step 3 to reinstall and secure the cap to the drain fitting.
8. Refill the engine to capacity at the location labeled 3 above with oil as
specified in chapter 3, Technical Data.
9. Re-secure the access cover as found upon removal, close hood, side
panels and cooler. Dispose of the used oil and filter according to mandates.
Oil and machine components can be HOT! Allow the machine to cool
thoroughly prior to performing maintenance or service to avoid the possi-
bility of burns.
7.6-1 7.6-2
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1
2
o-ring