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Engine Cont.
B. Locate the engine oil fill cap at the driver side top of the engine. Remove the cap, and use an oil suction pump
with long, flexible hose. Ensure the suction pump has completely drained the engine oil. Reinstall oil fill cap
to keep debris out.
3. Now change the engine oil filter. It is located on the lower passenger side towards the engine cover. Carefully
spin the filter counterclockwise to remove. Note: If you cannot remove the filter by hand, a pair of oil filter pliers
may be required. The filter may be partially filled with oil. Carefully remove from machine without spilling. After
removal, verify the rubber o-ring seal was removed alongside the filter. At times, the o-ring may be stuck to the
engine itself. It must be completely removed.
4. Prep the new oil filter. Before installation, rub some oil around the new filter o-ring seal. Note: Only rub enough
oil to cover the o-ring surface area. This is to prevent the rubber from cracking and/or splitting.
5. Install the new oil filter on the engine. Turn clockwise to tighten. Only turn firmly hand-tight, do not use exces-
sive force or pliers.
Oil Fill Cap
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Dipstick Location
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6. Now fill the engine with oil. Nearest to the operator backseat on top of the engine is the oil fill cap. Remove cap,
and carefully pour oil into the engine. Pour approximately 5.5 quarts, then wait a minute for the oil to drain
through the engine into the oil pan, and check the oil dipstick. Continue pouring small quantities at a time and
checking dipstick until oil reads full. Once full, reinstall oil fill cap. Note: An oil funnel may be required. Do not
overfill engine oil. If overfilled, it must be drained out. Always allow time for oil to drain through engine before
checking dipstick.
7. The engine has been filled and the oil dipstick reads full. Start the engine while another mechanic watches for
potential oil leaks. If no leaks, let engine run for approximately 30 seconds. Shut off engine, wait 2 minutes,
check dipstick and add additional oil if required.
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