Oil Filter: Service and Repair

SPECIAL TOOL
- Filter Wrench tool No. 999 2903, or equivalent

PROCEDURE





OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT
1. Remove oil filter
- Remove splash guard under engine.
- Use filter wrench tool No. 999 2903, or equivalent.
- Use paper or other suitable material to mop up oil spillage.

USED ENGINE OIL WARNING:
^ PROLONGED AND REPEATED CONTACT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS SKIN DISORDERS INCLUDING DERMATITIS AND CANCER.
^ AVOID CONTACT WITH THE SKIN AS FAR AS POSSIBLE AND WASH THROUGHLY AFTER ANY CONTACT.
^ WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. INCLUDING IMPERVIOUS GLOVES WHERE PRACTICABLE.
^ AVOID CONTAMINATING CLOTHES. PARTICULARLY UNDERPANTS. WITH OIL.
^ DO NOT PUT OILY RAGS IN POCKETS: THE USE OF OVERALLS WITHOUT POCKETS WILL AVOID THIS.
^ DO NOT WEAR HEAVILY SOILED CLOTHING AND OIL-IMPREGNATED FOOTWEAR OVERALLS MUST BE CLEANED REGULARLY AND KEPT SEPARATE FROM PERSONAL CLOTHING.





2. Install new oil filter
- Coat seal with oil.
- Tighten by hand until seal is in contact with mating surface. Turn a further' turn.
- Install splashguard under engine.
- Top up oil.
- Oil capacity,
incl. filter: 5.75 L (6 US qts)
excl. filter: 5.25 L (5.5 US qts)

When replacing oil filter only, top up with 0.5 liters (1 pint)

- Start engine and inspect for leaks.