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ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM 7-9

Engine Oil and Oil Filter

Oil Filter Change

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Refer to the Engine Lubrication System in the Periodic

Maintenance chapter.

Oil Screen Removal

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Separate the crankcase (see Crankshaft/Transmission

chapter).

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Remove the oil screens [A] from the crankcase.

Oil Screen Installation

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Clean the oil screens thoroughly whenever it is removed

for any reason.

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Clean the oil screens with a high-flash point solvent and

remove any particles stuck to them.

WARNING

Clean the screen in a well–ventilated area, and take

care that there is no spark or flame anywhere near

the working area. Because of the danger of highly

flammable liquids, do not use gasoline or low–flash

point solvents.

NOTE

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While cleaning the screens, check for any metal parti-

cles that might indicate internal engine damage.

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Check the screens [A] carefully for any damage, holes,

broken wires, gasket pulling off.

If the screen is damaged, replace it.

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Install the oil screens [A] as shown.

Longer Outcrop Pipe [B]

Right Crankcase [C]

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Assemble the crankcase (see Crankcase/Transmission

chapter)