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MAINTENANCE
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
Changing the Oil
Tool List
Socket, 19 mm ............................................................ 1
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
Extension, 8" ............................................................... 1
For maximum performance and longevity, replace the engine oil
after the first 8 hours of operation. After the initial oil change,
change every 125 hours of operation or semi-annually, whichever
comes first.
The selection of oil is dependent on the service that the vehicle
will perform. Most vehicles require 10W-30 oil, whereas vehicles
used at capacity or near capacity load applications needs 10W-40
oil after a break-in period of 100 hours.
If vehicle is to be stored over winter months, it can be stored
with old oil left in engine. The oil should be changed as part of
spring maintenance to remove any moisture that has accumu-
lated during storage.
Be aware that engine fluids may be hot and contact to the skin may cause severe burns. Wear
rubber gloves to protect skin from exposure to the old oil and degreaser.
The oil should be changed when the engine is warm. Park the vehicle on a level surface, engage the parking brake and
remove the key.
Place a drain pan under the engine. Wipe top of the engine clean with a
cloth. Remove the oil fill cap.
Be careful of hot oil when drained. It may be hot
enough to burn you severely.
Place the oil drain pan under the oil drain plug (1) at the rear
of the engine base. Remove the drain plug (1) and allow the
oil to drain into the pan. At the first oil change, small metal
chips and lint may be found. This is normal, resulting from the
break-in period. Inspect the filter at every oil change. The
presence of large metal chips could indicate possible damage
to the engine. Before installing the drain plug, clean the area
around the drain hole with a lint free cloth and inspect the
drain plug (1) for damage; replace if necessary. If the O-ring
(2) on the drain plug is damaged, replace it with a new one.
Tighten the drain plug to 62 in. lbs. (7 Nm) torque.
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Tool List
Oil Filter Wrench ......................................................... 1
Oil Drain Pan............................................................... 1
0
-20
F
0
-30
C
Oil Fill Cap
Owner's Guide
HEAVY DUTY WORK
10W-40
10W-30
LIGHT DUTY WORK
10W-30
0
20
40
60
-20
-10
0
10
20
(AIR TEMPERATURE)
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80
100
30
40
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