JLG X23J - X700AJ Service Manual - Manual (Page 247)

SECTION 3 - CHASSIS & TURNTABLE
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Oil change:
5. Check the engine on a level surface and remove the
oil filler cap.
6. Remove the oil drain bolt and sealing washer. and
drain the oil into a suitable container.
Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is
compatible with the environment. We suggest you
take use oil In a sealed container to your local recy-
cling center or service station for reclamation. Do
not throw it in the trash. pour it into the ground, or
down a drain.
USED ENGINE OIL CONTAINS SUBSTANCES THAT HAVE BEEN
IDIOTIC AS CARCINOGENIC. IF REPEATEDLY LEFT IN CONTACT
WITH THE SKIN FOR PROLONGED PERIODS, IT MAY CAUSE SKIN
CANCER. WASH YOUR HANDS THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND
WATER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER CONTACT WITH USED
ENGINE OIL.
7. Tighten the oil drain bolt and a new sealing washer
to the specified torque.
TORQUE: 45 N·m (4.5 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)
8. Refill with the commended oil.
9. Check the oil level and, if the oil level is near or
below the lower limit mark on the oil level gauge, fill
with the recommended oil to the upper level mark.
10. Install the oil filler cap.
AIR CLEANER
Cleaning:
A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor,
reducing engine performance. If the engine is operated in
dusty areas, clean the air cleaner more often than speci-
fied In the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.
1. Remove the air cleaner cover nut and air cleaner
cover.
2. Remove the wing nut, air cleaner elements (paper
element and foam element) and air cleaner elbow
packing, and separate them. Carefully check both
elements for hole, or tear: and replace if damaged.
Check the air cleaner claw packing for deterioration
or damage.
3. Foam element: Clean the element in warm soapy
water, rinse and allow to dry thoroughly, or clean
with a Nigh flash point solvent and allow to dry thor-
oughly. Dip the element in clear engine oil and
squeeze out all the excess oil. Excess oil will restrict
Engine oil capacity 1.10 l (1.16 US qt, 0.97 lmp qt)