LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM

CHECKING OIL PRESSURE GAUGE READING

2. Unscrew and remove the filters. Be sure the old

filter gasket does not remain attached to the filter base:

Observe the oil pressure gauge frequently. If the

Leaking between the new and old filter gaskets will result.

indicator registers below NORMAL, or fluctuates,

determine the cause and take the necessary corrective

3. Wipe the filter base.

measures.

CHECKING OIL LEVEL

Check the oil level before starting. Maintain the oil

level between the ADD and FULL marks on the dipstick.

See the Lubrication and Maintenance Chart for proper oil.

WIPING THE FILTER BASE

Apply a thin coat of clean oil to the gasket of each

new filter.

5. Install new filters. Hand tighten the filter 1/2 turn

after the gasket contacts the filter base.

6. Install the drain plug. Fill the crankcase with clean

CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL

oil. See the Lubrication and Maintenance Chart for

refill capacity and proper oil to use.

CHANGING CRANKCASE OIL AND FILTERS

7. Check oil level before starting.

Drain the crankcase with the engine stopped and oil warm.

8. Start and run the engine until it is warm; check for

1. Remove the crankcase drain plug.

oil leaks.