LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM

CHECKING OIL PRESSURE GAUGE READING

1. Remove the crankcase drain plug.

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

Observe the oil pressure gauge frequently. If the

filter gasket does not remain attached to the filter

indicator registers below NORMAL, or fluctuates,

base: Leaking between the new and old filter

determine the cause and take the necessary corrective

gaskets will result.

measures.

3. Wipe the filter base.

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

4. 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

oil. See the Lubrication and Maintenance Chart for

refill capacity and proper oil to use.

CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL

7. Check oil level before starting.

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

CHANGING CRANKCASE OIL AND FILTERS

oil leaks.

Drain the crankcase with the engine stopped and oil

warm.