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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Engine O il
Oil Change
11. Place towels under the oil
filter. Using an oil filter
wrench, turn the filter
counterclockwise to
remove it.
12. Clean the filter sealing
area on the engine.
13. Lubricate the filter o-ring.
Check to make sure the
o-ring is in good condition.
14. Install the new oil filter. After t he
filter contacts the engine surface,
turn it 1/2 t urn by hand.
15. Remove the dipstick.
16. Add the recommended oil.
Seepage69.
17. Reinstall the dipstick.
18. Start the engine.
Allow it to idle
for two minutes.
19. Turn the engine off.
20. Check for oil leaks.
21. Check the oil level. Add oil as needed to bring the level between
the minimum and maximum marks. Do not overfill.
22. Discard used oil and filter properly.