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Maintenance Section
Typical Example
4. Remove and discard oil filter element.
5. Wipe sealing surface of oil filter element
mounting base. Make sure all of the old gasket is
removed.
6. Before installing a new filter element, apply a
small amount of clean engine oil to the filter ele-
ment gasket.
7. Install the new filter element. When the gasket
contacts the base, tighten it 3/4 of a turn more. Do
not overtighten.
8. Raise the lift truck, remove the blocking and
lower the lift truck.
9. Raise the hood and seat assembly.
10. Fill the crankcase. See Ò Refill Capacities Ó.
11. Start the engine and allow the oil to fill the filter
and passages.
12. Check for oil leaks.
13. Stop the engine and measure the oil level.
Maintain the oil level between the MAX. and MIN
marks on dip stick.
14. Close hood and seat assembly.
NOTICE
Servicing of the engine oil and oil filter element
has large affects on the engine performance as
well as the engine life.
Engine oil and filter element must be changed
after the first 50 hours
Engine Crankcase
(Gasoline and LP - Gas Engine)
1. Operate lift truck a few minutes to warm oil.
Park the lift truck with the forks lowered, parking
brake applied, transmission in neutral and the
engine stopped.
2. Raise rear of lift truck off ground and block
securely.
Hot oil and components can cause personal
injury. Do not allow hot oil or components to
contact skin.
3. Remove the crankcase drain plug and allow oil to
drain. Clean and install drain plug.
4. Raise the hood and seat assembly.
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