User Manual

Table Of Contents

Changing The Oil Filter

For replacement intervals, see Maintenance Schedule.

1. Drain the oil from the engine. See Draining The Oil .

2. Remove the oil filter (K, Figure 24) and dispose of

properly.

3. Before installing 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 Operation - Check Oil Level .

6. Start and run the engine. As the engine warms up, check

for oil leaks.

7. Stop the engine and check the oil level.

Servicing The Air Filter

WARNING

Fire and Explosion Hazard

Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.

Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.

• Never start or run the engine with the air cleaner

assembly or air filter removed.

NOTICE

Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean the filter.

Pressurized air can damage the filter and solvents will

dissolve the filter.

1. Loosen the fasteners (A, Figure25) and remove the

cover (B).

2. To remove the filter (C, Figure25), lift the end of the

filter.

3. Remove the pre-cleaner (D, Figure25), if equipped, from

the filter.

4. To loosen debris, gently tap the filter on a hard surface. If

the filter is excessively dirty, replace with a new filter.

5. Wash the pre-cleaner in liquid detergent and water. Then

allow it to thoroughly air dry. Do not oil the precleaner.

6. Assemble the dry pre-cleaner to the filter.

7. Install the filter into the engine base (E, Figure25) and

push down until the filter snaps in place.

8. Install the cover.

Not for

Reproduction