2. Replacing engine oil filter
(T2090BR)
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Engine oil is a toxic substance. Dispose of used
oil properly. Contact your local authorities for
approved disposal methods or possible
recycling.
• Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key
before changing the oil and the oil filter
cartridge.
• Allow engine to cool down sufficiently; oil can
be hot and may cause burns.
The oil filter cartridge must be changed every 100
service hours or annually.
Always use a genuine oil filter.
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1. To change the used oil, unhook the drain hose,
direct the hose down and open the drain valve. The
used oil can be drained out more easily if the
engine is warm.
2. Remove the old filter and wipe off the filter adapter
with a clean cloth.
3. Place a new replacement filter in a shallow pan with
the open end up. Pour new oil of the proper type, in
through the threaded center hole. Stop pouring
when the oil reaches the bottom of the threads.
Allow a minute or 2 for the oil to be absorbed by the
filter material.
4. Apply a thin film of clean oil to the rubber gasket on
the new filter.
5. Install the replacement oil filter to the mounting pad.
Turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket
contacts the pad, then tighten the filter an additional
1/2 to 3/4 turn.
(1) Engine oil filter cartridge
6. Fill the crankcase, with new oil of the proper type,
to the upper level on the dipstick. See
LUBRICANTS AND FUEL on page 40.
Always check the level with the dipstick before
adding more oil.
7. Reinstall the oil fill cap/dipstick and push firmly into
place.
8. Test run the engine to check for leaks. Stop the
engine, allow a minute for the oil to drain down, and
recheck the level on the dipstick. Add more oil, as
necessary, so the oil level is up to but not over the
upper level on the dipstick.
NOTE :
• To prevent extensive engine wear or damage,
always maintain the proper oil level in the
crankcase. Never operate the engine with the oil
level below the lower level or over the upper
level on the dipstick.
3. Cleaning engine shroud
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Make sure engine is cool to the touch before
removing shrouds.
• Always shield eyes and face from air deposits
and objects.
1. Remove the engine shroud mounting bolts and
detach the shroud.
EVERY 100 HOURS PERIODIC SERVICE
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