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ENGINE MAINTENANCE
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER (Fig. 59 & 60)
Change oil and filter initially after the first 50 hours of
operation, thereafter change oil every 50 hours and
filter every 100 hours.
1. Remove either drain plug and let oil flow into drain
pan. When oil stops, install drain plug.
Figure 59
1. Engine Oil Drain Plug
1
2. Remove oil filter. Apply a light coat of clean oil to the
new filter seal before screwing it on. DO NOT
OVER-TIGHTEN.
Figure 60
1. Engine Oil Filter
1
3. Add oil to crankcase, refer to Check Engine Oil.
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Tank
Drain and clean fuel tank every 2 years. Also, drain and
clean tank if fuel system becomes contaminated or if
machine is to be stored for an extended period. Use
clean fuel to flush out the tank.
Fuel Lines and Connections
Check lines and connections every 400 hours or yearly,
whichever comes first. Inspect for deterioration,
damage, or loose connections.
Water Separator (Fig. 61)
Drain water or other contaminants from water
separator (Fig. 61) daily.
1. Place a clean container under fuel filter.
2. Loosen drain plug on bottom of filter canister.
Tighten plug after draining.
Figure 61
1. Water Separator
2. Drain Plug
1
2
Replace filter canister after every 400 hours of
operation.
1. Clean area where filter canister mounts.
2. Remove filter canister and clean mounting surface.
3. Lubricate gasket on filter canister with clean oil.
4. Install filter canister by hand until gasket contacts
mounting surface, then rotate an additional 1/2 turn.
Replacing Fuel Pre Filter (Fig. 62)
Replace the fuel pre filter, located on inside of frame rail
below water separator after every 400 operating hours
or yearly, whichever occurs first.
1. Remove screw securing filter to frame rail.
2. Clamp both fuel lines that connect to the fuel filter
so fuel cannot drain when lines are removed.
3. Loosen the hose clamps at both ends of the filter
and pull fuel lines off filter.
Figure 62
1. Fuel Pre Filter
2. Hose Clamps
1
2
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