Oil Filter Change; Air Cleaner - Lincoln Electric Fleet 500 Operator's Manual

FLEET™ 500

oil Filter Change

• Drain the oil.
• Remove the oil filter with an oil filter wrench and drain the oil into a
suitable container. Discard the used filter. Note: Care should be
taken during filter removal to not disrupt or damage in any way
the fuel lines.
• Clean the filter mounting base and coat the gasket of the new
filter with clean engine oil.
• Screw the new filter on by hand until the gasket contacts the
mounting base. Using an oil filter wrench, tighten the filter an
additional 1/2 to 7/8 of a turn.
• Refill the crankcase with the specified amount of the
recommended engine oil. Reinstall the oil filler cap and tighten
securely.
• Start the engine and check for oil filter leaks.
• Stop the engine and check the oil level. If necessary, add oil to the
upper limit mark on the dipstick.
WARNING
Never use gasoline or low flash point solvents for
cleaning the air cleaner element. A fire or explosion
could result.
CAUTION
Never run the engine without the air cleaner. Rapid
engine wear will result from contaminants, such as dust
and dirt being drawn into the engine.

air Cleaner

The diesel engine is equipped with a dry type air filter. Never
apply oil to it. Service the air cleaner as follows:
Replace the element every 500 hours of operation. Under dusty
conditions, replace sooner.
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