SERVICE ENGINE 6. Remove dipstick. b.Place a drain pan or funnel under filter tray. 7. Check oil level on dipstick. Oil must be between ADD and FULL marks. c.Remove old filter and filter gasket and dispose of properly. Wipe up any spilled oil. 8. If oil level is low, add oil to bring oil level no higher than FULL mark on dipstick. Do not overfill. d.Put a light coat of fresh, clean oil on the new filter gasket. 9. Install and tighten dipstick. Lower hood. e.Install replacement oil filter by turning oil filter to the right (clockwise) until the rubber gasket contacts filter base. Tighten filter an additional one-half turn. Changing Engine Oil and Filter IMPORTANT: Avoid damage!
Change the oil more often if the vehicle is used in extreme conditions: 8. Install drain cap. • Extremely dusty conditions. IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not overfill. Overfilling can cause smoking, hard starting, fouling of spark plug, and oil saturation of air filter. • Frequent slow or low-speed operation. • Frequent short trips. 9. Add oil no higher than FULL mark on dipstick. Use approximately the amount of oil listed in the Specifications section. Do not overfill. 1. Run engine to warm oil. 10. Install dipstick. 2. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.) 3. Lift hood. 11. Start and run engine at idle to check for leaks. Stop engine.
Fix any leaks before operating. 12. Check oil level. Add oil if necessary. C Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Compressed air can cause debris to fly a long distance. • Clear work area of bystanders. • Wear eye protection when using compressed air for cleaning purposes. B • Reduce compressed air pressure to 210 kPa (30 psi). A IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! An obstructed air intake screen can cause engine damage due to overheating. Keep air intake screen and other external surfaces of the engine, including cooling fins, clean at all times to allow adequate air intake. MX16566 Picture Note: Twin cylinder engine shown. 4. Put drain pan under drain valve (A). 1.
Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.) 2. Lift hood. 5. Rotate and remove drain cap (B) and drain oil into oil drain pan. Allow oil to drain completely. 6. Remove dipstick (C). A MX16567 D Picture Note: Twin cylinder engine shown. MX16567 3. Clean air intake screen (A), cooling fins and external surfaces with rag, brush, vacuum or compressed air. 7. Replace oil filter (D), if equipped. Picture Note: Twin cylinder engine shown. 4. Lower hood. a.Wipe dirt from around oil filter. Service Engine - 26