Lincoln Electric IM992 VANTAGE 300 - Manual (Page 29)

D-2 MAINTENANCE D-2
VANTAGE® 300
OIL FILTER CHANGE
• Drain the oil.
• Remove the oil filter with an oil filter wrench and
drain the oil into a suitable container. Discard the
used filter. Note: Care should be taken during filter
removal to not disrupt or damage in any way the fuel
lines.
• Clean the filter mounting base and coat the gasket
of the new filter with clean engine oil.
• Screw the new filter on by hand until the gasket con-
tacts the mounting base. Using an oil filter wrench,
tighten the filter an additional 1/2 to 7/8 of a turn.
• Refill the crankcase with the specified amount of the
recommended engine oil. Reinstall the oil filler cap
and tighten securely.
• Start the engine and check for oil filter leaks.
FIGURE D.2
• Stop the engine and check the oil level. If neces-
sary, add oil to the upper limit mark on the dipstick.
• Never use gasoline or low flash point solvents
for cleaning the air cleaner element. A fire or
explosion could result.
• Never run the engine without the air cleaner.
Rapid engine wear will result from contaminants,
such as dust and dirt being drawn into the
engine.
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AIR CLEANER
The diesel engine is equipped with a dry type air filter.
Never apply oil to it. Service the air cleaner as follows:
Replace the element every 500 hours of operation.
Under dusty conditions, replace sooner.
CAUTION
WARNING