5. Access the oil filter
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behind where the driver seat would be.
6. Place shop rags under the filter to catch any spilled oil during removal. Using
the your hand, or an Oil Filter Wrench, turn the oil filter counter-clockwise
until oil starts to drain through the slot in the skid plate. Allow the oil to stop
draining before removing the filter completely. Tip the open end of the oil filter
up to minimize oil spill. Ensure all shop rags are removed after cleaning up
any spilled oil.
7. Clean the filter sealing surface on the engine crankcase with a clean rag and
ensure the original oil filter o-ring is not stuck to the crankcase.
8. Lubricate the o-ring on the new oil filter with a film of clean engine oil. Check
to make sure the o-ring is in good condition. Tighten to specification.
TORQUE
Oil Filter:
Turn by hand until filter O-ring contacts sealing surface, then turn an
additional 3/4 turn.
9. Inspect the sealing washer on the drain plug for burrs or nicks. Replace the
washer if it is damaged.
10.Reinstall the engine crankcase drain plug. Torque drain plug to specification.
TORQUE
Engine Oil Drain Plug:
12 ft-lbs (16 Nm)
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