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Engine Oil
Oil and Filter Change
5. Locate the oil catch tool in
the tool kit. Position the oil
catch tool below the oil filter
to catch spills when the filter
is removed.
6. Using an oil filter wrench,
turn the filter counter-clock-
wise to remove it.
7. Using a clean dry cloth,
clean the filter sealing sur-
face on the crankcase.
8. 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.
9. Install the new filter and turn
by hand until the filter gasket
contacts the sealing surface,
then turn and additional 1/2
turn.
10. Reinstall the oil tank and crankcase drain plugs. Torque both drain
plugs to 12 ft. lbs. (16 Nm).
11. Remove the dipstick and fill the oil tank with 3.5 quarts (3.3 l) of
recommended oil.
12. Start the engine and allow it to idle for 30 seconds.
13. Stop the engine and wait 15 seconds before removing the dipstick.
14. Remove the dipstick from the oil tank. Wipe it dry with a clean
cloth.
15. Reinstall the dipstick completely. Remove the dipstick and check
the oil level.
16. Add oil as necessary to bring the level to the upper mark on the dip-
stick. Do not overfill.
17. Reinstall the dipstick.
18. Dispose of used filter and oil properly.
Oil Catch
Tool