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Change
The Oil
Used oil is a hazardous waste product and must be dis-
posed of properly. Do not discard with household waste.
Check with your local authorities, service center, or dealer
for safe disposal/recycling
facilities.
Remove
Oil
1.
With engine off but still warm, disconnect the spark
plug wire (A) and keep it away from the spark plug
(Figure 9).
2.
Remove the dipstick (D).
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FIGURE
9
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Standard
Oil Drain Plug
1.
Remove the oil drain plug (B). Drain the oil into an
approved container.
2.
After the oil has drained, install and tighten the oil
drain plug.
Optional
Quick Oil Drain
1.
Disconnect the oil drain hose (G, Figure 9) from the
side of the engine.
2.
Turn and remove the oil drain cap (H). Carefully lower
the quick oil drain (I) into an approved container (J).
3.
After the oil has drained, install the oil drain cap. At-
tach the oil drain hose to the side of the engine.
Change The Oil Filter (if equipped)
For replacement intervals, see the Maintenance chart.
1.
Drain the oil from the engine. See Remove Oil sec-
tion.
2.
Remove the oil filter and dispose of properly.
3.
Before you install the new oil filter, lightly lubricate the
oil filter gasket with fresh, clean oil.
4.
Install the oil filter by hand until the gasket contacts
the oil filter adapter, then tighten the oil filter 1/2 to 3/4
turns.
5.
Add oil. See Add Oil section.
6.
Start and run the engine. As the engine warms up,
check for oil leaks.
7.
Stop the engine and check the oil level. It should be
at the FULL mark on the dipstick.
Add Oil
1.
Place engine level.
2.
Clean the oil fill area of any debris.
3.
See the Specifications section for oil capacity.
4.
Remove the dipstick (D) and wipe with a clean cloth
(Figure 9).
5.
Pour the oil slowly into the engine oil fill (E). Do not
overfill. After adding oil, wait one minute and then
check the oil level.
6.
Install and tighten the dipstick.
7.
Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. It should
be at the FULL mark (F) on the dipstick.
8.
Install and tighten the dipstick.
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