OIL CHANGE
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. Set the parking brake.
2. Clean the area around the pre-filter plug.
3. Start the engine. Allow it to idle for two to three minutes.
4. Stop the engine.
WARNING
Hot oil can cause burns to skin. Do not allow hot oil to contact skin.
5. Place a drain pan under the engine crankcase.
6. Remove the pre-filter plug. Allow the oil to drain completely.
7. Wash the oil pre-filter screen with solvent to remove debris. Allow the screen
to air dry.
8. Clean the pre-filter plug. Install a new sealing washer on the plug. The
sealing surfaces on the plug and crankcase should be clean and free of
burrs, nicks or scratches.
9. Reassemble the pre-filter screen and spring to the pre-filter plug.
10.Reinstall the pre-filter drain plug. Torque to 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm).
11. Remove the dipstick. Add 37 oz. (1.1 liters) of the recommended oil. Do not
overfill. See the specifications section for capacities.
12.Reinstall the dipstick.
13.Start the engine. Allow it to idle for one to two minutes.
14.Stop the engine and inspect for leaks.
15.Check the oil level. Add oil as needed to bring the level to the upper mark on
the dipstick.
16.Dispose of used oil properly.
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