5. Lightly tap the paper filter on a flat surface to
remo v e dust and dir t ( Figure 27 ).
Figure 27
1. Paper element 2. Rubber seal
6. Inspect the paper filter for tears , an oily film,
and damag e to the r ubber seal.
Important: Nev er clean the paper
element with pr essuriz ed air or liquids,
such as solv ent, gas, or k er osene. R eplace
the paper element if it is dama ged, or
cannot be cleaned thor oughl y (i.e., after
appr o ximatel y 100 operating hour s).
Installing the Filters
Important: T o pr ev ent engine dama ge,
al w ays operate the engine with the complete
f oam and paper air cleaner assembl y installed.
1. Carefully slide the foam pre-filter onto the
paper filter ( Figure 27 ).
2. Place the air cleaner assembly onto the air
cleaner base ( Figure 25 ).
3. Install the co v er , spacer and secure it with the
co v er n ut ( Figure 25 ). T or que the n ut to 95
inc h-lb (11 N ⋅ m).
4. Install the air cleaner co v er and secure with the
knob ( Figure 25 ).
5. Close the hood.
Servicing the Engine Oil
Chang e oil after the first 50 operating hours and
then ev er y 100 operating hours thereafter .
Note: Chang e oil more frequently when
operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy .
Oil T ype: Deterg ent oil (API ser vice SG , SH, SJ ,
or higher)
Crankcase Capacity: w/filter , 2.1 qt. (2 l)
Viscosity: See table belo w
Figure 28
Changing the Oil
1. Star t the engine and let it r un for fiv e min utes .
T his w ar ms the oil so it drains better .
2. P ark the traction unit so that the drain side is
slightly lo w er than the opposite side to ensure
that the oil drains completely .
3. Lo w er the loader ar ms , set the parking brak e ,
stop the engine , and remo v e the k ey .
Components will be hot if the traction
unit has been r unning . If y ou touch hot
components y ou may be bur ned.
Allo w the traction unit to cool bef or e
perf or ming maintenance or touching
components under the hood.
4. R emo v e the drain plug ( Figure 29 ).
Figure 29
1. Oil drain valve
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