DR Power Self-Propelled 6.75 (2004 - September 2010) - Manual (Page 45)

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Engine Oil Filter - COMMERCIAL and SELF-PROPELLED
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP THE ENGINE, WAIT FIVE
(5) MINUTES TO ALLOW ALL PARTS COOL. DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE, KEEPING IT AWAY
FROM THE SPARK PLUG.
BE CERTAIN TO FILL WITH OIL BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE. SEE PAGE 12.
Tools and Supplies Recommended:
•
SAE 30 HD Oil (refer to your Engine Owner’s Manual for quantity required)
•
Oil Filter Wrench (obtainable from a local auto parts or hardware store)
• Suitable container for used oil
•
Rags
•
Wooden pallet or workbench
NOTE: Drain the oil when the engine is warm. Warm oil drains
quickly and completely.
1. Remove the engine oil. See Engine Oil on the previous
page.
2. Using an Oil Filter Wrench, or grasping the Oil Filter firmly
with your hand, unscrew the Oil Filter counterclockwise
from the engine (Figure 36). BE SURE THAT THE OLD
FILTER GASKET COMES OFF WITH THE OLD FILTER.
3. Wipe the mounting base for the oil filter with a clean cloth.
4. Apply a thin coat of clean motor oil to the new Oil Filter
Gasket. DO NOT USE GREASE.
5. Line up the threads carefully to avoid cross threading and
screw the new Filter on until the Filter Gasket contacts the
base, then tighten the Oil Filter 3/4 to 1 turn. DO NOT
OVER TIGHTEN.
6. Refill the engine oil using SAE 30 HD oil to the level
indicated on the dipstick. See page 12.
7. Reattach the spark plug wire.
8. Start the engine and check for oil leaks around the Filter
base. Correct any oil leaks by simply tightening the Oil
Filter 1/8 of a turn at a time.
NOTE: If you are not reusing the oil, be sure to use
environmentally safe disposal procedures in the disposing
of the used oil and the used oil filter.
Tighten
Oil Filter
Loosen
Figure 36