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Maintenance
after the initial 50 hourS (only for new machineS)
after the initial 50
hourS
(only for new machineS)
replacing the engine oil and the
oil filter
Stop the engine and allow the machine to
cool down before performing
maintenance.
• The engine, muffler, radiator, hydraulic
lines, sliding parts and many other parts
of the machine are hot immediately after
the engine is stopped. Touching these
parts will cause burns.
• The engine oil is also hot.
Be careful not to touch the hydraulic oil
when loosening the cap or plug.
Working on the machine under these
conditions could result in burns or
injuries.
1. Open the engine hood and remove the oil
filler cap (2).
2. Place a pan for catching the waste oil
under the drain plug (3).
3. Remove the cap (A), install connector (B)
and drain the oil. (The oil comes out when
the screw is tightened.)
4. Remove the connector (B) and install the
cap (A).
IMPORTANT: Check the waste oil for
metal powder. If it contains large amounts
of metal powder, consult your sales or
service dealer.
5. Turn the filter (4) counterclockwise with the
filter wrench and remove it.
6. Clean the surface of installation of the filter
stand.
7. Apply a thin layer of oil on the packing of
the new filter.
8. Install the new filter by hand.
9. Tighten one more turn (with the filter
wrench) after the filter packing comes in
contact with the surface of installation.
(Torque when tightening with filter wrench:
19.6 to 23.5 N·m or14 to 17 ft-lb)
10. Add oil up to between the upper limit (H)
and the lower limit (L) of the dipstick (1).
Problems could arise if the oil level is
either too low or too high.
11. Tighten the oil filler cap (2).
12. Start the engine, run it at low idle for
about 5 minutes, then stop it.
13. After about 10 minutes, inspect the oil
level.
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