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Maintenance CRT 48
5.14 Vanguard—Engine Oil and Filter
Change oil and oil filter (d) every 100 hours. On new machines, change oil after
first 50 hours of operation. Drain oil while engine is still warm.
Note: In the interests of environmental protection, place a plastic sheet and a
container under the machine to collect any liquid which drains off. Dispose of this
liquid in accordance with environmental protection legislation.
Drain oil while engine is still warm.
1. Remove oil fill cap (a) and drain plug (b) to drain oil.
2. Install drain plug and torque to 34.6 Nm (25.5 ft.lbs.).
3. Fill engine crankcase with recommended oil until the level is between “L” and
“F” on the dipstick (c). See Technical Data for oil quantity and type.
4. Install oil fill cap.
5. To replace the oil filter (d), remove the installed oil filter after oil has been
drained. Apply a thin coat of oil to the rubber gasket of the replacement oil filter.
Screw the filter on until it just contacts the filter adapter, then turn it an additional
½ turn. Refill with oil as described above.
WARNING
Most used oil contains small amounts of materials that can cause cancer and other
health problems if inhaled, ingested, or left in contact with skin for prolonged
periods of time.
f Take steps to avoid inhaling or ingesting used engine oil.
f Wash skin thoroughly after exposure to used engine oil.