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Engine Oil
Oil and Filter Change
10. Reinstall the screen fitting and rotate the fitting clockwise a mini-
mum of 2 1/2 turns into the tank threads. Continue to rotate the fit-
ting until the nipple of the fitting aligns with the mark on the tank.
Tip: Do not over-tighten. Maximum torque for the screen fitting is 25 ft. lbs. (34
Nm).
11. Reattach the oil line.
12. Place shop towels beneath the oil
filter. Using an oil filter wrench,
turn the filter counterclockwise to
remove it.
13. Using a clean dry cloth, clean the
filter sealing surface on the crank-
case.
14. Lubricate the o-ring on the new
filter with a film of fresh engine
oil. Check to make sure the o-ring
is in good condition.
15. Install the new filter and rotate it clockwise by hand until the filter
gasket contacts the sealing surface, then turn it an additional 1/2
turn.
16. Approximately one cup of engine oil will remain in the crankcase.
To drain, remove the drain plug on the lower right side of the crank-
case.