Tigercat Replacement of engine oil and filter
Whenever you replace the engine oil, it is also necessary to replace the oil filter.
The engine oil and filters should be changed at regular intervals. See the Planned Maintenance chart for frequency of oil and filter changes. Start engine and run until warm. Shut off engine.
Remove the plug at the bottom of the filter housing. Unscrew the filter cartridge housing a few turns using a 1-7/8 inch wrench and allow any remaining oil to drain from the housing.
Place an oil collection container under the oil pan, directly beneath the oil drain plug. (Ensure that the container will hold approx. 24 litres / 6 ½ gallons)
Remove the filter housing and replace the filter element, making sure that it is properly seated in the housing. Tabs on the top of the element should align with notches in the housing.
Unscrew the oil drain plug, take out the oil level dipstick and remove the fill cap to ease the down flow of the engine oil.
DO NOT PRE-FILL THE NEW FILTER. Install the new filter housing by turning it manually until the o-ring is in contact with the filter head.
Once the oil has been drained, replace the drain plug.
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