Maintenance — Engine Maintenance

5.Position a waste oil collection container to catch draining oil (1, Figure 3).

9.Reinstall and tighten the drain plug.

10.Reinstall the engine access panel (1, Figure 2).

NOTE: Reinstalling engine access panel requires two people.

11.Remove the oil fill cap (2, Figure 1) and add the recommended oil. See “Fluid Capacities/ Lubricants” on page11.

12.Start the engine and let it run for several minutes at low idle. Stop the engine. Wait until the machine has cooled down.

13.Check for leaks at the oil filter and drain plug. Check the oil level. If necessary, add oil until the oil level is at the top mark on the dipstick.

NOTE: Dispose of waste engine oil according to environmental laws or take to a recycling center for proper disposal. DO NOT pour waste engine oil onto the ground or down a drain.

6.Remove the drain plug (1, Figure 4) from the oil pan and allow the oil to drain into the waste oil collection container.

7.Remove the oil filter, using a filter wrench as necessary.

8.Put clean oil on the new oil filter gasket. Install the filter and tighten 3/4 rotation past the point where the gasket contacts the filter head.