1. Blo w compressed air from the inside to the
outside of the dr y filter element. K ee p the
air hose nozzle at least 2 inc hes (51 mm)
from the filter and mo v e the nozzle up and
do wn while rotating the filter element.
Important: T o pr ev ent dama ge to
the filter element, do not ex ceed 100 psi
(689 kP a) air pr essur e.
2. Inspect the filter element for holes and
tears b y looking through the filter to w ard a
bright light.
Installing the Filter Element
Important: T o pr ev ent engine dama ge,
al w ays operate the engine with the complete
air cleaner assembl y installed.
1. Inspect the new filter for shipping damag e .
Chec k the sealing end of the filter .
Important: Do not install a dama ged
filter .
2. Inser t the new filter into air cleaner body .
Ensure the filter is sealed properly b y applying
pressure to the outer rim of the filter when
installing it. Do not press on the flexible center
of the filter .
3. Install the co v er and secure the latc hes .
Servicing the Engine Oil
Chec k the oil lev el before eac h use .
Chang e the oil after the first 8 operating hours and
ev er y 50 hours thereafter . Chang e the oil twice
as often in special operating conditions; refer to
Maintaining the V ehicle under Special Operating
Conditions .
R e place the oil filter ev er y 100 hours .
Note: Chang e the oil and oil filter more
frequently when operating conditions are
extremely dusty or sandy .
Oil T ype: Deterg ent oil (API ser vice SF , SG , SH,
SJ , or higher)
Crankcase Capacity: 48 oz./1-1/2 qt. (1.4 liters)
when the filter is c hang ed
Viscosity: See the table belo w
Figure 34
Checking the Oil Level
T o c hec k the oil lev el, refer to Chec king the Engine
Oil in Operation , pag e 21 .
Changing the Oil
1. Star t the v ehicle and let it r un for a few min utes
to w ar m the oil.
2. P ark the mac hine on a lev el surface , set the
parking brak e , tur n the ignition off , and
remo v e the k ey .
3. Raise the bed and secure it with the prop rod.
4. Disconnect the spark plug wires and batter y
cables .
5. R emo v e the drain plug ( Figure 35 ) and let the
oil flo w into a drain pan. W hen the oil stops ,
install the drain plug .
Note: Dispose of the used oil at a cer tified
recycling center .
Figure 35
1. Engine oil drain plug 2. Engine oil lter
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