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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Engine Oil
Oil and Filter Change (RANGER 4X4, 6X6)
CAUTIO N
Hot oil can cause serious burns. Do not allow hot oil to come into
contact with skin.
1. Run the engine two to three minu t es
until warm. Stop the engine.
2. Clean the area around the drain
plug (B) at t h e bott o m of the oil
tank.
3. Place a drain pan beneath the oil
tank and remove the drain plug.
Allow the oi l to drain
completely.
4. Replace the sealing washer (A)
on the drain plug.
NOTE: The sealing surfaces on the drain plug and oil tank should be
clean and free of burrs, nicks or scratches.
5. Reinstall th e drain plug and torque to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm).
6. Loosen the clamp (D) and remove th e oil hose from the screen
fitting (C) on th e bo ttom of the oil t ank.
7. Remove t he screen fitting and clean t he screen thoroughl y.
8. Apply Loctitet 565 Thread Sealant to the clean and oil-free
threads of the fittin g.
9. Reinstall the screen fitting and tighten to 14 ft. l bs. (19 Nm).
10. Reinstall the oil hose on the fitting and reinstall the clamp.
11. Place shop towels beneath t h e
oil filter (1). Using an o il filter
wrench, turn the filter
counterclockwise to remove.
12. Using a clean dry cloth, clean
the filter sealing s urface on the
crankcase.
13. Check to make sure the o-ring is
in good condition. Lubricate t h e
o-ring on t he new filter with a
film of engine oil.
B
A
C
D