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Engine Oil and Filter Change
The normal oil change interval is every
500 hours or one year; which ever
comes first. Engines, which are operated
under severe conditions, may need the
oil changed every 250 hours or every six
months, which ever comes first. Severe
conditions include: high temperatures,
continuous high loads, and dusty condi-
tions.
To change the oil and filter:
1. Run engine for a few minutes to
warm the engine oil.
2. Remove the drain plug from the bot-
tom of the engine (item 1).
3. Drain oil into suitable container.
4. Remove engine oil filter (photo B),
make sure gasket is also removed
.
It may be necessary to remove the
rear skid plate to access the filter.
5. Apply fresh oil on the new filter gas-
ket and install new filter.
6. Tighten to specifications on filter
label or box.
7. Reinstall drain plug. Using oil filler
spout (item 2), refill engine to capac-
ity with oil as specified.
Engine Oil Specifications:
•
ASV 10W30 Heavy Duty Engine Oil
You may also use a quality engine oil
substitute with the following minimum
specification: API CH-4 multigrade oil.
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