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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Oil and Filter Change
7. Reinstall t he drain plug.
Torque to 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm).
8. Place shop towels beneath
the oil filter. Using an oil
filter wrench, turn the filter
counterclockwise to remove.
9. Using a clean, dry cloth,
clean the filter sealing
surface on the crankcase.
10. Lubricate the gasket on the
new filter with a film of
engine oil. C heck to make
sure the gasket is in good
condition.
11. Install the new filter and
turn by hand until the filter gasket contacts the sealing surface,
then turn and additional 1/2 turn.
12. Remove the oil fill plug and add the recommended oil. Refer to
the specifications section beginning on page 96 for capacities. Do
not overfill.
13. Reinstall the fill plug.
14. Start the engine and let it idle for one to two minutes.
15. St op the engine and inspect for leaks.
16. Check the oil level and add oil as necessary to maintain the level at
the center of the sight glass.
17. Dispose of used filter and oil properly.