Section 8
Disassembly
Shut Off Fuel Supply
Drain Oil from Crankcase and Remove Oil
Filter
1. Remove the oil fi ll cap, dipstick, and one of the
oil drain plugs. See Figures 8-2 and 8-3.
NOTE: Some models are equipped with an oil drain
valve.
Figure 8-2. Removing Dipstick/Oil Fill Cap from
Tube.
Figure 8-3. Removing Oil Drain Plug.
2. Allow ample time for the oil to drain from the
crankcase and oil fi lter.
3. Remove and discard the oil fi lter. See Figure 8-4.
8.2
Figure 8-4. Removing Oil Filter.
Remove Oil Cooler
1. Use an 8 mm Allen wrench to remove the oil fi lter
threaded nipple. See Figure 8-5.
Threaded
Nipple
Figure 8-5. Oil Filter Threaded Nipple.
2. Separate the fi lter adapter from the closure plate,
leaving the oil lines att ached. Remove the two
hex fl ange screws mounting the oil cooler to the
blower housing, then remove the cooler, lines,
and fi lter adapter as an assembly. See Figure 8-6.
Figure 8-6. Removing Oil Cooler.