Section 3 Maintenance
3.1 Maintenance schedule
(1) Service more frequently when used in the dust areas.
3.2 Engine oil
Drain the oil while the engine is warm to
assure rapid and complete draining.
1. clean the area around the oil filler
cap/dipstick and oil drain bolt. Remove the
oil filler cap/dipstick.
2. drain the engine oil into a suitable
container using one of the following
methods.
Oil drain bolt method:
a. remove the oil drain bolt and sealing washer and allow the oil to drain into a suitable
container.
b. after draining, install the drain bolt with the sealing
washer and tighten it securely.
Oil filler tube method:
In certain applications, it may be possible drain
the engine oil from the oil filler tube.
a. turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
b. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick.
c. Tip the engine and allow the oil to drain
from the oil filler tube into a suitable container.
REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD
Performed at every indicated month or
operating hour interval, whichever comes
first.
Every 3
months or
50 Hrs.
Every 6
months or
100 Hrs.
Every 2 years (Replace if necessary) (1)