Unlock and open right side engine access door, General maintenance – SkyTrak 6042 Operation Manual User Manual

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Model 6042

Origin 2/04

General Maintenance

NOTE: The filter o-ring may stick to the filter head. Make sure the old o-ring
is removed before installing the new filter.

8. Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to seal on new filter.

9. Install the new oil filter and hand tighten 1/2 turn after initial contact.

10. Install the drain plug (1) into the oil pan and tighten securely.

11. Unlock and open right side engine access door.

12. Remove oil fill cap (2) and add 15W40 motor oil that at least meets

the manufacturers minimum recommended oil specifications as
defined in their operator manual. (Reference engine manufacturer's
manual for recommended oil types to be used in various tempera-
ture limits.) Fill oil through the opening under the boom. DO NOT
over fill. Engine oil capacity with filter change is 10.5 qts. (10 liters).

13. Reinstall the oil fill cap (2). Start engine and run for several

minutes.

14. Stop engine. Let the oil drain back for a few minutes. Check oil level

on dipstick (3) and check for leaks at filter and drain plug. Tighten
as necessary.

15. Add oil to bring oil level up to the FULL mark in the crosshatched

area. Replace dipstick and oil fill cap. Close and lock access door.

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