MAINTENANCE NOTE: The sealing surfaces on the drain plug and crankcase should be clean and free of burrs, nicks or scratches. 16. Stop the engine and check for leaks. 17. Re-check the oil level on the dipstick and add oil as necessary to bring the level to the upper mark on the dipstick. 9. Reinstall drain plug and torque to 12 ft. lbs. (16 Nm) . 2 18. Dispose of used oil and filter properly. Engine Drain Plug: 12 ft. lbs. (16 Nm) Engine Breather Hose 10. Locate oil filter through access hole in the skid plate. Place shop towels beneath the oil filter. Using oil filter wrench (PV-43527) turn oil filter counterclockwise to remove it.
Be sure engine breather hose is routed properly and secured in place. CAUTION: Make sure line is not kinked or pinched. Breather Inspect Airbox 11. Use a clean dry towel to clean the filter sealing surface on the crankcase. 12. Check to make sure the O-ring on the new oil filter is in good condition. Lubricate O-ring on new filter with a film of fresh engine oil. Engine Breather Assembly The engine breather assembly is located on top of the valve cover. Inspect and service the breather components as required. 13. Install new oil filter and turn by hand until filter gasket contacts the sealing surface, then turn it and additional 1/2 turn. Oil Filter Torque:
Turn by hand until filter gasket contacts sealing surface, then turn an additional 1/2 turn. 14. Remove dipstick and fill engine with 1.75 qts. (1.66 L) of the recommended engine oil. Recommended Engine Oil: PS-4 PLUS Synthetic 4-Cycle Engine Oil (PN 2876244) (Quart) 15. Start the engine and allow it to idle for one to two minutes. 2.13 = T = T =