MAINTENANCE
TP-6901 6/14 Maintenance 27
Required materials:
• Fresh engine oil (See “Oil Recommendations” on
page 24.)
• Collection container for drained oil—minimum
8 liter (2.1 gal.) capacity
• Replacement oil filter
• Oil filter wrench
• Clean, dry cloth
• Drop cloth to protect work surface
Change the engine oil and oil filter:
1. Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
Figure5-14
2. Place a drop cloth and collection container beneath
the oil drain plug (A). See Figure 5-14.
3. Remove the oil drain plug and allow the oil to drain
into the container.
WARNING
!
Explosive fuel can cause fires and
severe burns.
If a gaseous odor is detected,
ventilate the area and contact an
authorized service technician.
LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) is extremely
flammable and tends to settle in low areas where a
spark or flame could ignite the gas. Do not start or
operate this engine in a poorly ventilated area where
leaking gas could accumulate and endanger the safety
of persons in the area.
NG (Natural Gas) is extremely flammable, is lighter
than air, and rises. Do not start or operate this engine
in a poorly ventilated are where leaking gas could
accumulate and endanger the safety of persons in the
area.
To ensure personal safety, installation and repair of
LPG/NG fuel supply systems must be performed only
by qualified LPG/NG system technicians. Improperly
installed and maintained LPG/NG equipment could
cause the fuel supply system or other components to
malfunction, causing gas leaks.
Observe federal, state, and local laws governing
LPG/NG fuel, storage, and systems.
WARNING
!
Hot parts can cause severe burns.
Do not touch engine while operating
or just after stopping.
Never operate engine with heat shields or guards
removed.
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