Lincoln Electric GX 271 Changing the Engine OIL, Table D.5 OIL Filter Tightening Torques

D-3 MAINTENANCE D-3

CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL

Drain the oil while the engine is warm to assure rapid and complete draining.

1.Remove the oil filler cap and drain cap, and drain the oil into a suitable container.

2.Retighten the drain cap securely.

3.Refill to the upper limit mark on the dipstick with the recommended oil. Tighten the oil filler cap securely.

TABLE D.5

OIL FILTER TIGHTENING TORQUES

	Honda	Kohler
OIL FILTER	16 ft-lb, (22 Nßm)	10 ft-lb, (13.6Nßm)
TORQUE:

5.Refill the crankcase with the specified amount of the recommended oil. Reinstall the oil filler cap.

6.Start the engine and check for oil filter leaks.

7.Stop the engine, and check the oil level. If neces- sary, add oil to the upper limit mark on the dipstick.

TABLE D.4

ENGINE OIL REFILL CAPACITIES

	Honda	Kohler
Without oil filter replacement:	1.27 US qt. (1.06 Imp qt., 1.20	1.70 US qt (1.41 Imp qt., 1.60
	liter)	liter)
With oil filter replacement:	1.59 US qt. (1.32 Imp. qt., 1.50	2.0 US qt. (1.66 Imp qt., 1.90
	liter)	liter)

Use 4-stroke motor oil that meets or exceeds the requirements for API service classification SG or SH. Always check the API SERVICE label on the oil con- tainer to be sure it includes the letters SG or SH.

SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general, all-temper- ature use, -5% F to 86%F (-20%C to 30%C). See Engine Owner’s Manual for more specific information on oil viscosity recommendations.

Wash your hands with soap and water after handling used oil.

Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is compatible with the environment. We suggest you take it in a sealed container to your local service sta- tion or recycling center for reclamation. Do not throw it in the trash, pour it on the ground or down a drain.

CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL FILTER

1.Drain the engine oil, and retighten the drain cap securely.

2.Remove the oil filter, and drain the oil into a suit- able container. Discard the used oil filter.

3.Clean the filter mounting base, and coat the gasket of the new oil filter with clean engine oil.

4.Screw on the new oil filter by hand, until the gasket contacts the filter mounting base, then use an oil filter socket tool to tighten the filter an additional 1/2 to 7/8 turn. See Table D.5 for tightening torque specifications.

AIR CLEANER SERVICE

A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor. To prevent carburetor malfunction, service the air cleaner regularly. Service more frequently when oper- ating the engine in extremely dusty areas.

WARNING

•Never use gasoline or low flash point solvents for cleaning the air cleaner element. A fire or explosion could result.

•Never run the engine without the air cleaner. Rapid engine wear will result from contaminants, such as dust and dirt being drawn into the engine.

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HONDA ENGINE

1.Remove the wing bolt and remove the air cleaner cover.

2.Remove the two 5 mm Phillips head screws from the air cleaner cover and remove the paper ele- ment from the cover. Remove the foam element from the air cleaner body.

3.Foam element: Clean in warm, soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly.

4.Paper element: Tap the element lightly several times on a hard surface to remove excess dirt, or

blow compressed (not exceeding 2.1 kg/cm2 (30 psi) air through the filter from the air cleaner cover side. Never try to brush the dirt off; brushing will force dirt into the fibers. Replace the paper ele- ment if it is excessively dirty. Replace the paper element and both gaskets.

5.Reinstall the air cleaner elements. Tighten the wing bolt securely.

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