Engine Oil
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2007 Carryall 295 Intellitach and XRT 1550 Intellitach Diesel Vehicle Owner’s Manual
6. Check oil level by fully inserting the dipstick into the tube and immediately removing it.
7. If the oil level is at or below the low level mark on the dipstick gauge, add oil until the level is between
low and full levels (safe level).
See following CAUTION.
CAUT ION
• Do not fill oil above the full level mark. Doing so will result in decreased engine performance
or damage to the engine.
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE
Engine oil and oil filter should be changed after the first 50 hours of operation (diesel). After that, they should
be changed every 100 hours of operation or annually, whichever comes first.
Engine Oil Draining
1. Turn the key switch to the OFF position and remove the key. Place the Forward/Reverse handle in the
NEUTRAL position. Chock the front wheels.
2. Disconnect the battery cables, negative (–) cable first.
See WARNING “To avoid unintentionally start-
ing...” on page 10.
3. Remove the oil filler cap to allow the oil to drain properly.
4. Position a pan designed for oil changes under the drain plug
.
5. From the underside of the vehicle, use a socket or wrench to remove the drain plug (1). Turn the plug
counterclockwise and drain the engine oil into the pan.
See following WARNING.
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WARNING
• Do not attempt to change engine oil when the engine is hot or even warm. Hot engine oil can
cause skin burns.
• Wear safety glasses or approved eye protection when servicing the vehicle. Wear rubber
gloves when handling oil drain plug, oil filter, and oil drain pan.
Figure 49 Engine Oil Level Check – Diesel Vehicles
with Driver-Side Dipstick
Figure 50 Engine Oil Level Check – Diesel Vehicles
with Passenger-Side Dipstick
Full
Low
Level
Safe
Level
Level
1
2
3
Full
Low
Level
Safe
Level
Level
1
2
3
