MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
NOTICE
Engine oil and oil filter
must be replaced at the same time.
1. Place vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the LH side panel.
3. Remove the drive belt guard. Re-
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4. Remove dipstick.
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LH SIDE OF VEHICLE
1. Oil tank dipstick
5. From underneath vehicle, clean
drain plug area and remove plas-
tic cap.
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1. Frame opening to reach drain plug
6. Place a drain pan under frame open-
ing.
7. Remove engine oil drain plug and
discard sealing washer.
8. Allow oil to drain completely.
9. Install NEW sealing washer and
O-ring on oil drain plug.
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section.
NOTICE
Never
washer a second time. Always re-
place with a new one.
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1. Sealing washer
2. O-ring
3. Oil drain plug
10. Install drain plug and tighten to
specification.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Drain plug
OIL FILTER
11. Replace
dure in this subsection.
12. Refill oil tank at the proper level
with the recommended oil.
APPROXIMATE ENGINE OIL
CAPACITY (WITH FILTER)
3.5 L (3.7 qt (U.S. liq.))
13. Reinstall dipstick in oil tank.
14. Start engine and let it idle for a few
minutes.
15. Ensure there are no leaks.
16. Stop engine and check oil level as
explained in this subsection. Refill
as necessary.
17. Dispose oil and filter as per your lo-
cal environmental regulations.
use
a
sealing
30 N•m (22 lbf•ft)
, see proce-