Gehl RT175 Operator's Manual page 111

6. Position a waste oil collection container under
the engine oil drain plug to catch draining oil.
IMPORTANT:
Dispose waste engine oil according
to environmental laws, or take to a recycling center
for proper disposal. DO NOT pour waste engine oil
onto the ground or down a drain.
7. Remove drain plug (O) from the engine oil pan
and allow the oil to drain into the waste oil
collection container.
8. Remove oil filter (D, Fig. 87), using a filter
wrench if necessary. Carefully clean the filter
head mounting surface with a clean cloth.
E
Fig. 87 – Engine Oil Filter and Oil Fill
9. Apply a coating of clean oil on the new oil filter
gasket. Install the filter and tighten 3/4 rotation
past the point where the gasket contacts the filter
head.
10. Re-install and tighten the drain plug.
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11. Clean the area around oil fill cap (E). Remove
oil fill cap (E) and add the recommended type
and amount of oil. See "Fluids/Lubricants Types
and Capacities" on page 31. Replace and tighten
oil fill cap (E) after the oil is added.
NOTE:
Oil capacity listed is approximate.
Always verify proper oil level with the engine oil
dipstick.
IMPORTANT:
Do not over-fill the engine with oil.
Damage could result.
12. Start the engine and let it run for several minutes
at low idle. Watch for leaks at the oil filter and
drain plug. Stop the engine and wait for it to
cool.
13. Check the oil level. Add oil if necessary until the
oil level is at the "Full" mark on the dipstick
(Fig. 85).
Maintenance
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