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Change Oil Filter
Replace the oil filter every 200 hours or every other
oil change.
Note:
Change oil filter more frequently when
operating conditions are extremely
dusty or sandy.
1.
Drain the oil from the engine; refer to
Changing/Draining Oil, page 38.
2.
Remove the old filter and wipe the filter adapter
(Fig. 26) gasket surface.
3.
Pour new oil of the proper type in through the
center hole. Stop pouring when the oil reaches
the bottom of the threads. Allow a minute or two
for the oil to be absorbed by filter material.
4.
Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket
on the replacement filter (Fig. 26).
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Figure 26
1. Oil filter
2. Gasket
5.
Install the replacement oil filter to the filter
adapter. Turn the oil filter clockwise until the
rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then
tighten the filter an additional 1/2 turn (Fig. 26).
6.
Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new
oil; refer to Changing/Draining Oil, page 38.
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3. Adapter
Cooling System
Checking Radiator Coolant
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Coolant is hot and pressurized.
Radiator and surrounding parts are hot.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Discharge of hot pressurized coolant or
touching hot radiator can cause severe
burns.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. Always allow the engine to
cool at least 15 minutes or until the
radiator cap is cool enough to touch
without burning your hand before
removing the radiator cap.
Do not touch radiator and surrounding
parts that are hot.
Check the cooling system level daily.
Fluid Type: 50/50 mix of permanent antifreeze
(ethylene glycol) and water.
Cooling System Capacity: 4 qt. (3.8 l)
Maintenance
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