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Removing and Replacing the Engine Oil and Filter
Note: Refer to Engine Owner’s manual for more detailed instructions for Engine
maintenance. Drain oil when Engine is warm. Warm oil drains quickly and
completely.
Tools and Supplies Needed:
• Oil Filter Wrench (available at local auto parts or hardware store)
• Rags and an approved container for used oil
• Engine Oil, refer to Engine Manual for weight recommendation.
1. Remove Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick (Figure 48).
2. Turn Oil Drain Cap a quarter of a turn counterclockwise and open end of Drain
Hose Assembly.
3. Position an appropriate drain container near Drain Hose.
4. Remove Oil Drain Hose Assembly from Bracket and lower cap end over the
Container to drain.
5. The Engine Oil Filter is located on the side of the Engine (Figure 49). Using an Oil
Filter Wrench, or grasping the Oil Filter firmly with your hand, unscrew the Oil Filter
counterclockwise from the Engine.
Note: Be sure old filter gasket comes off with filter.
6. Wipe mounting base of the Oil Filter with a clean cloth.
7. Apply a thin coat of clean motor oil to new Oil Filter Gasket. Do not use grease or
used oil.
8. Line up threads carefully to avoid cross threading and screw new Oil Filter on until
the Filter Gasket contacts base. Tighten Oil Filter 3/4 to 1 turn. Do not over tighten.
9. Mount Oil Drain Hose Assembly onto Bracket and replace Oil Fill Cap.
10. Refill oil by following instructions in Chapter 3.
Note: Be sure to use environmentally safe disposal procedures in disposing of used
oil.
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