Honda GX 690RH TXF7 Manual page 35

MAINTENANCE
ENGINE OIL CHANGE
Drain the oil in the engine while the engine is warm.
Warm oil drains quickly and completely.
Place the engine on a level surface and place a suitable
container under the drain plug bolt (1).
Remove the oil filler cap (2) from the head cover (3) and
the drain plug bolt to drain the oil into a suitable
container.
Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is
compatible with the environment. We suggest you take
used oil in a sealed container to your local recycling
center or service station for reclamation. Do not throw it
in the trash, pour it into the ground, or down a drain.
Used engine oil contains substances that have
been identified as carcinogenic.
If repeatedly left in contact with the skin for pro-
longed periods, it may cause skin cancer.
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water
as soon as possible after contact with used engine
oil.
Install a new drain plug washer (4) and tighten the drain
plug bolt to the specified torque.
TORQUE: 45 N·m (4.5 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)
Fill with recommended oil to the upper level mark of the
oil level dipstick (page 3-3).
Tighten the oil filler cap and install the oil level dipstick
securely.
OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT
Drain the engine oil.
Remove the oil filter (1) using the special tool (2).
TOOLS:
Oil filter wrench 64 mm (2) 07HAA-PJ70100
Apply a light coat of grease to the O-ring (3) of the new
oil filter.
Install the new oil filter and tighten to the specified
torque.
TORQUE: 12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 9 lbf·ft)
Fill with recommended oil to the upper level mark of the
oil level dipstick (page 3-3).
Start the engine and warm up for 1 to 2 minutes.
Check the oil level and if necessary, fill the
recommended oil to the upper mark of the oil level
dipstick (page 3-3).
3-4
(4)
(1)
(2)
(3)
FRONT MOUNT
TYPE:
(2)
(3)
(1)
SIDE MOUNT
TYPE:
(2)
(3)
(1)
(1)
(1)