DR Power 6.25 Premier Power Wagon - Manual (Page 25)

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Changing the Engine Oil
WHEN PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, YOU MUST FIRST SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, SET THE
PARKING BRAKE, WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW PARTS TO COOL AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK
PLUG WIRE, KEEPING IT AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG.
Tools & Supplies Recommended:
•
3/8" Ratchet and extension
•
SAE 30 High Detergent (HD) Oil (for winter use, use SAE 5W – 30W)
•
Suitable container for the old oil
•
Rag or cloth
• Liquid Vac Oil Drainer, item # 16145 (Optional Accessory, sold separately)
1. Using a 3/8" Ratchet and extension, remove the Oil Drain Plug from the bottom of the Engine
(Figure 14) and drain the oil.
2. Replace the Plug and refill the oil to the level indicated on the Dipstick. Do not overfill. Refer to the
Adding Oil and Gasoline section on page 11.
Alternate Method
1. Remove the Oil Fill Cap and vacuum the oil from the Engine through the Oil Fill Tube using the
recommended Oil Drainer.
NOTE: If you will not be reusing the oil, be sure to use environmentally safe disposal procedures in the
disposing of the used oil.
Figure 14
Belt Guide
Oil Drain Plug
Drive Pulley