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64. Engine Prelubing

Engine Prelubing

Tools Required
J 45299 Engine Preluber

Important: A constant and continuous flow to clean engine oil is required in order to properly prime the engine. Be sure to use an approved engine oil as specified in the owners manual.

1. Remove the engine oil filter, fill with clean engine oil.
2. Install the oil filter.
Tighten
Tighten the oil filter to 30 Nm (22 lb ft)






3. Locate the oil pressure sensor on left side of engine and remove.
4. Install the 1/4 inch adapter P/N 509373.
5. Install the flexible hose to the adapter and open the valve.






6. Pump the handle on the J 45299 in order to flow a minimum of 1-1.9 liters (1-2 quarts) of engine oil. Observe the flow of engine oil through the flexible hose and into the engine assembly.
7. Close the valve and remove the flexible hose and adapter from the engine.
8. Install the oil pressure sensor.
Tighten
Tighten the oil pressure sensor to 16 N.m (12 lb ft)
9. Top-off the engine oil to the proper level.