Replacing engine oil filter, Adding engine oil – MacDon M155 Operators Manual User Manual

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3. Remove oil drain plug (A) and allow the oil to

completely finish draining.

4. Replace drain plug (A).

5. Check the condition of the used oil. If either of the

following is evident, have your Dealer correct the
problem before starting the engine:

• Thin black oil indicates fuel dilution.

• Milky discoloration indicates coolant dilution.

6. Properly dispose of used oil.

Figure 5.64: Engine Oil Drain Plug

Replacing Engine Oil Filter

NOTE:

Replace oil filter each time engine oil is changed.

1. Open the hood. Refer to

2. Clean around the filter head (A).

3. Remove filter.

4. Clean gasket mating surface.

5. Apply a thin film of clean oil to the gasket on the

new filter. Refer to

for

recommended oil filter to use.

6. Screw the new filter onto the filter mount until the

gasket contacts the filter head.

7. Tighten the filter an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn by hand.

IMPORTANT:

Do NOT use a filter wrench to install the oil filter.
Overtightening can damage the gasket and filter.

8. Properly dispose used oil filter.

Figure 5.65: Engine Oil Filter

Adding Engine Oil

1. Stop the engine and remove the key.

Wait about

5 minutes.

2. Open the hood. Refer to

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