Club Car FE350 2005 Maintenance Service Supplement page 122

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FE350 ENGINE
Engine Installation, Continued:
7. Install oil drain plug in the crankcase and tighten to 20 ft-lb (27.1 N·m). Apply a light film of oil on the seal
of a new oil filter and install the filter on the crankcase. Fill the crankcase to the proper level with the cor-
rect type of oil. This engine should be regarded as a new engine for next scheduled oil change. See
Section 10 – Periodic Maintenance.
8. Check all hardware for proper torque/tightness.
9. Check engine oil level.
9.1. With vehicle on a level surface, remove dip stick and clean with cloth (Figure 13-13, Page 13-10).
9.2. Reinsert dip stick until fully seated.
9.3. Oil must be in the SAFE LEVEL range.
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CAUTION
• Do not overfill with oil.
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Figure 13-13 Check Engine Oil Level
10. Install a new or cleaned spark plug, gapped to 0.027-0.031 inch (0.69-0.79 mm), and connect plug wire
to plug.
11. Connect battery cables, positive (+) cable first, and tighten hardware to 12 ft-lb (16 N·m).
See Figure 10-1, Section 10, Page 10-3. Coat terminals with Battery Terminal Protector Spray (CCI P/
N 1014305) to minimize corrosion.
12. Adjust the engine RPM setting. See Engine RPM Adjustment, Section 14, Page 14-11.
13. If initial checks indicate the engine is functional, place the neutral lockout cam in OPERATE position.
14. Test-drive vehicle to ensure all systems are functional and correctly adjusted.
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