Replace Engine Oil And Engine Oil Filter Element - Yanmar BY Series Service Manual

LUBRICATION
Replace Engine Oil and Engine Oil
Filter Element
The engine oil on a new engine becomes
contaminated from the initial break-in of internal
parts. It is very important that the initial oil
replacement is performed as scheduled.
It is easiest and most effective to drain the engine
oil after operation while the engine is still warm.
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WARNING
BURN HAZARD!
• If you must drain the engine oil while it
is still hot, stay clear of the hot engine
oil to avoid being burned.
• ALWAYS wear eye protection.
• Failure to comply could result in death
or serious injury.
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• ALWAYS be environmentally
responsible.
• Follow the guidelines of the EPA or
other governmental agencies for the
proper disposal of hazardous
materials such as engine oil, diesel
fuel and engine coolant. Consult the
local authorities or reclamation facility.
• NEVER dispose of hazardous
materials irresponsibly by dumping
them into a sewer, on the ground, or
into ground water or waterways.
• Failure to follow these procedures may
seriously harm the environment.
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1. Turn engine OFF.
2. Remove engine cover.
Do not use an adjustable wrench or other
open-end tool as there is a risk of damaging
the filter cover.
3. Loosen the engine oil filter cap (Figure 8-6, (2))
1 - 2 turns with a socket wrench.
CAUTION
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Figure 8-6
IMPORTANT
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