MAINTENANCE 5. Using the filter wrench, turn the filter cartridge (1) counterclockwise. 6. Clean the filter holder. After filling the new filter cartridge with engine oil, coat the filter seal and thread with engine oil. Install the filter. 7. Once the filter’s seal contacts the filter holder’s surface, tighten the filter an additional 3/4 to 1 turn. 8. After replacing the filter cartridge, add engine oil through the oil filler (F) until the oil level is between the H and L marks on the dipstick. For details of the oil to use, see 20 FUEL, COOLANT AND LUBRICANTS ACCORDING TO AMBIENT TEMPERATURE on page 3-9. 9. Run the engine at an idle for a short time and then stop the engine.
Check that the oil level is between the H and L marks on the dipstick. For details, See 12.1 CHECKS BEFORE STARTING on page 2-35. REMARK If the machine has not been operated for 250 hours and has been in service at least 6 months, replace the oil and filter. NOTE Use the API category CD class oil. If using the CC class oil, change the oil and filter twice as often (125 hours instead of 250 hours). WA450-3MC 3-41