Maintenance (engine), Fuel filter, Oil filter – Multiquip MQ62TDD User Manual

Page 29: Check oil level, Changing engine oil, Changing oil filter, Changing fuel filter

MQ62TDD TRASH PUMP • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (07/30/09) — PAGE 29

MAINTENANCE (ENGINE)

Check Oil Level

Check the engine crankcase oil level prior to each use, or
when the fuel tank is filled. Make sure the pump is level.
The oil level must be between the two notches on the
dipstick as shown in Figure 17.

Changing Engine Oil

1. Change engine oil after first 20 hours of operation. Drain

and refill engine crankcase with the correct type and
amount of oil (reference Table 5) after 250 hours of
operation hours or once a week thereafter.

2. Remove drain plug (Figure 18) and sealing washer let

engine flow into a suitable container while engine oil is
still warm.

ENGINE OIL
DIPSTICK

SAFE OPERATING
OIL LEVEL

ADD ENGINE OIL

Figure 17. Dipstick

Figure 18. Oil Drain

DRAIN

PLUG

SEALING
WASHER

3. Reinstall drain plug and seal washer. Tighten drain plug

securely. Add engine oil through the filler hole.

Changing Oil Filter

1. Replace engine oil filter (Figure 19) after 250 hours of

operation.

2. Remove oil filter cannister from engine by turning

cannister counterclockwise.

3. Lubricate oil filter gasket with a small amout of oil.

Reinstall oil filter by rotating cannister clockwise. DO
NOT over-tighten.

Changing Fuel Filter

1. Replace fuel filter (Figure 20) every 500 hours.

OIL

FILTER

OIL FILTER

GASKET

TURN CLOCKWISE

TO TIGHTEN

TURN

COUNTER-CLOCKWISE

TO LOOSEN

Figure 19. Oil Filter

FUEL