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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Engine Oil
Oil and Filter Change
CAUTION
Hot oil can cause serious bur ns to s kin. Do not allow hot oil t o
come into contact with skin.
Always change the oil and filter at the intervals outlined in the Periodic
Maintenance Chart beginning on page 53. Always change the oil filter
whenever changing oil.
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Run the engine for two to three minutes until warm. Stop the
engine.
3. Clean the area around the drain plug.
4. Place a drain pan beneath engine crankcase and remove the drain
plug.
5. Allow the oil to drain completely.
6. Reinstall the sealing washer on the drain plug.
NOTE: The s ealing surfaces on drain plug and crankcase should be
clean and free of burrs, nicks or scratches.
7. Reinstall the drain plug. Torque to 20 ft. lbs. (27 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 o-ring on the new filter with a film of fresh engine
oil. Check to make sure the o-ring is in good condition.
11. Install the new filter and turn by hand until the filter gasket
contacts the sealing surface, t hen turn and additional 1/2 turn.