Hours Maintenance And Checks - IHI 15VX Operation Manual

3-6 250 HOURS MAINTENANCE AND CHECKS

ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
Change the Oil and Filter
* Hot oil and components can cause personal
injury. Do not allow hot oil or components to
contact skin.
* DO NOT overfill the crankcase to avoid
engine damaged. Engine damage can result.
* NEVER operate the engine when oil level is
above MAX or MIN marks.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Remove the crankcase oil drain plug
the oil to drain into a container. Install the
crankcase drain plug
NOTE: Always dispose of used oil and filters as
established by local regulations.
3. Open the engine cover on the rear of machine.
4. Remove the used filter
Clean the filter housing base.
5. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the gasket of
the new filter.
6. Install the new filter by hand. When the seal
contacts the base, tighten the filter 3/4 turn more
by filter wrench. Do not overtighten.
7. Remove the oil fill plug
with oil. Refer to "Recommended lubricant table."
Clean and install the oil fill plug
8. Before starting the engine, make sure the oil level
is between the two notches on dipstick
9. Start and run the engine at low idle for two
minutes. Inspect for oil leaks. Stop the engine.
10. Wait 10 minutes to allow the oil to drain back
into to the crankcase. Check the oil level Maintain
the oil level to the FULL mark on dipstick.
11. Close and latch the engine hood.
MAINTENANCE
First perform previous service hour items
CAUTION
.
by the filter wrench.
. Fill the crankcase
.
. Allow
.
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250HOURS
Drain plug
Fill plug cap
Oil level gauge
Filter cartridge
Oil level gauge
FULL
ADD