MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Changing Engine Oil
Refer to the following procedures:
• Checking Engine Oil Level, page 335
• Draining Engine Oil, page 336
• Replacing Engine Oil Filter, page 336
• Adding Engine Oil, page 337
Draining Engine Oil
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove
the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
NOTE:
The engine should be warm prior to changing the oil.
1. Stop the engine and remove the key.
2. Place a drain pan with a capacity of about 6 US gallons (24 liters) under the engine oil drain.
3. Remove oil drain plug (A) and allow the oil to
completely finis h dra inin g .
4. Replace drain plug (A).
5. Check the cond itio n of the u s ed oil. If either of the
following is evident, have your Dealer correct the
problem before st artin g the engine:
• Thin black oil indicates fuel dilution
• Milky discoloration indicates coolant d ilution
6. Properly dispose of used oil.
IMPORTANT:
Do not run engine without oil in the crankcase. Refer
to Adding Engine Oil, page 337.
Figure 5.55: Engine Oil Drain Plug
Replacing Engine Oil Filter
NOTE:
Replace oil fi lter each time engine oil is changed.
1. Open the hood, refer to 5.2.1 Opening Hood (Lower Position), page 306.
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