Aztec LOWRIDER 21 - Engine Oil Capacity and Changes; Oil Drain Plug and Filter Change

LOWRIDER OWNER’S MANUAL PAGE 21
01-2018
Using multi-grade oils (5W-20, 10W-30, and 10W-40) will increase oil
consumption. Check oil level more frequently when using them.
D.) ENGINE OIL CAPACITY:
FS481V 1.5 l (1.6 US qt) when oil filter is not removed
FS500V 1.7 L (1.8 US qt.) when oil filter is removed
FS541V 1.7 L (1.8 US qt) when oil filter is removed
FS600V 1.7 L (1.8 US qt) when oil filter is removed
E.) OIL CHANGES
Change oil after first 8 hours of operation. Thereafter change oil every 50 hours. Refer to the
PUREPOWER ENGINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE on pg 22.
• Run the engine to warm oil.
• Be sure the engine (equipment) is level.
• Stop the engine.
• Open the oil drain valve and drain the oil into suitable container while engine is warm.
F.) OIL DRAIN PLUG
• Close the oil drain valve.
• Remove oil gauge and refill with fresh oil (See RECOMMENDED OIL on page 20).
• Check the oil level (refer to the BEFORE OPERATION CHECKLIST on pages 10-11 for OIL
LEVEL CHECK). Also, refer to the PUREPOWER ENGINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
on pg 22.
G.) OIL FILTER CHANGE
Change the oil filter every 100 hours of operation. Refer to the PUREPOWER ENGINE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE on pg 22.
Before removing the oil filter, place a suitable pan under filter connection.
• Drain engine oil into a suitable container.
• Rotate the oil filter (A) counterclockwise to remove it.
• Coat a film of clean engine oil on seal of new filter.
• Install new filter rotating it clockwise until seal
contacts mounting surface (B). Then rotate filter 3/4
turn more by hand.
• Supply engine oil as specified.
• Run the engine for about 3 minutes, stop engine, and
check oil leakage around the filter.
• Add oil to compensate for oil level drop due to oil
filter capacity (refer to the BEFORE OPERATION
CHECKLIST on pgs 10-11 for OIL LEVEL CHECK).