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CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
(Fig. 28)
Change oil and filter after the first 50 hours of
operation, thereafter change oil and filter every 100
hours.
WARNING
Continuous contact with used motor oil
has caused skin cancer in laboratory
mice.
Do not handle a hot oil filter with bare
hands.
Protect your skin by washing with soap
and water.
1. Remove drain plug and let oil flow into a drain
pan. When oils stops, install drain plug.
2. Remove oil filter. Apply light coat of clean oil
to the seal of the new oil filter before screwing it
on. Hand tighten until the gasket contacts the
base, then tighten 1/2 to 2/3 turn. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN.
3. Add recommended oil to crankcase. Capacity
is 3.5 quarts (3.25 Liter) with filter.
ENGINE OIL
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Servicing the vehicle while the engine is
running or vehicle is not properly secured,
could result in personal injury or death.
Before servicing or making adjustments
to the vehicle, set parking brake, stop
engine, and remove key from the switch.
Figure 28
1. Engine Oil 2. Engine Oil Filter
Drain Plug
SINGLE VISCOSITY OILS
Outside Temperature
- 10°F to +60°F SAE 10W
+10°F to +90°F SAE 20W-20
Above +32°F SAE 30
Above +50°F SAE 40
MULTI-VISCOSITY OILS
Outside Temperature
Below +60°F SAE 5W-30
- 10°F to +90°F SAE 10W-20
Above -10°F SAE 10W-40 or 10W50
Above +50°F SAE 20W-40 or 20W50
OIL FILTER
This vehicle requires the use of a Motorcraft FL-313
Long-Life Oil Filter. This filter has an oil bypass
valve in it.
IMPORTANT! ALL 5500 vehicles model no.
80001 and up MUST use the Motorcraft FL-313
oil filter or engine damage WILL occur.
WARNING
Carelessly performing adjustments to a
running engine could cause personal
injury.
Engage parking brake and keep hands,
feet, face, and other parts of the body
away from fan and other moving parts.
GOVERNOR MAINTENANCE
For Governor maintenance refer to the instructions
provided in the
Ford Engine Maintenance and
Operator's Manual. (Supplied with vehicle)
Motorcraft
FL-313
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