Engine Oil And Oil Filter Change - Honda ES6500 Owner's Manual

Engine Oil and Oil Filter Change
Drain the oil while the engine is warm to assure rapid and complete
draining.
1 .Remove the drain plug and filler cap, and drain the oil. Retighten the
plug securely, and reinstall the filler cap.
2.Remove the oil filter with a filter wrench and let the remaining oil
drain out.
3.Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the filter rubber seal and screw it in
by hand until you feel it seat against the engine, then turn it 314 of a
turn more.
4.Fill the crankcase with the recommended oil (See page 19 ) and
check the level. Recheck the level after running the engine for a few
minutes.
Oil refill capacity without filter change:
1.1 Q
Oil refil I
1.2USqt,l.OImpqt)
capacity with filter change:
1.4 0 (1.5 US qt , 1.2 Imp qt)
OIL FlLiER CAP DRAliJ PLUG OIL FILTER
Wash your hands with soap and water after handling used oil.
Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is compatible with
the environment. We suggest you take it in a sealed container to your
local service station or recycling center for reclamation. Do not throw
it in the trash, pour it on the ground, or down a drain.
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