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Figure 31

Figure 30

Replacing Engine Oil and Filter (XD30 with Kawasaki Engine)

Note: Drain the oil when the Engine is warm. Warm oil drains quickly and

completely.

Tools & Supplies Needed:

 Oil Filter Wrench

 Oil (Refer To Engine Operator Manual for Oil type and Capacity)

 Rags and an approved oil container

1. Position an approved oil container near the Oil Drain Hose.

2. Unscrew the Oil Drain Cap counterclockwise to open the end of the Drain

Hose Assembly (Figure 29).

3. Remove the Oil Drain Hose Assembly from its stowed position and lower

the drain end over the Oil Container to drain.

4. Position Rags under the Oil Filter to catch oil drips.

5. Remove the old Oil Filter with an Oil Filter Wrench. Ensure that the rubber

Seal comes off with the Oil Filter.

6. Apply a thin layer of fresh Oil over the face of the new Filter rubber Seal.

7. Install the Oil Filter by hand until the rubber Seal is touching the mounting

surface, then turn the Oil Filter 3/4 turn to create a snug fit.

8. Replace the Oil Drain Hose Assembly onto the Storage Hook and close the

Oil Drain Cap. Replace the Oil as described on page 11.

Greasing the Belt Idler

Tools needed:

 Grease Gun with General purpose Grease

 Clean Rags

1. Clean the Grease Fitting with a clean Rag (Figure 30).

2. Add a few pumps of Grease to the Zerk Fitting.

Greasing the Transmission Linkage

Tools needed:

 Grease Gun with General purpose Grease

 Clean Rags

1. Clean the Grease Fitting with a clean Rag (Figure 31).

2. Add a few pumps of Grease to each Grease Fitting.

Figure 29

Oil Drain

Hose Cap

Hose Retainer

DR XD30 User Manual

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