Ventrac 4500K - Changing Engine Oil and Filter

SERVICE
Service - 41
Changing Engine Oil And Filter
1.
CAUTION
Contact with engine oil can irritate your skin. Wear
protective gloves when working with engine oil.
If you come in contact with engine oil, wash it off
immediately.
CAUTION
Oil is hazardous to the environment. Drain engine
oil into an approved container. Dispose of used
engine oil in accordance with local laws.
Start the power unit engine and allow it to run
until the engine reaches operating temperature.
2. Park the power unit on a level surface.
3. Engage the parking brake and shut off the engine.
4. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
5. Open the engine hood to access the engine
compartment.
NOTE: removal of the right or left engine access
panel may allow easier removal and installation
of the engine oil fi lter.
6. Place a drain pan underneath the oil drain (A)
located in front of the hydraulic oil fi lters on the
left side of the power unit.
7.
WARNING
Hot engine oil can cause severe burns. Allow
the engine temperature to drop from hot to warm
before draining the oil.
A
A
Remove the drain cap from the oil drain and
drain into the pan while the oil is warm.
8. Remove the oil fi lter
(B) located on the
side of the engine.
Turn the fi lter counter-
clockwise to remove.
9. Wipe the fi lter mount-
ing surface with a
clean cloth.
10. Apply a thin fi lm of clean oil to the gasket of the
new oil fi lter.
11. Install the new fi lter turning it clockwise until the
gasket makes contact with the mounting surface.
Tighten the fi lter 1/2 to 3/4 turn more by hand.
12. Install the drain cap onto the oil drain. DO NOT
over-tighten.
13. Remove the oil fi ll cap.
14. Add oil to the engine. (Refer to Engine Owner’s
Manual for proper oil specifi cations and capacity.)
15. Install the oil fi ll cap and wipe up any oils spills.
16. Start the engine and run at slow idle for approxi-
mately 2 to 3 minutes.
17. Shut off the engine and remove the ignition key.
18. Check for oil leaks around the oil fi lter.
19. Check the engine oil level after allowing the
engine to cool for approximately 2 minutes. Add
oil, if necessary.
B
B
Vanguard
Vanguard
B
B
Kawasaki
Kawasaki
B
B
Kubota
Kubota