Engine Prelubing

Tools Required

• J 45299  Engine Preluber

IMPORTANT: A constant/continuous flow of clean engine oil is required to properly prime the engine. Be sure to use an approved engine oil as specified in the owners manual.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Fig 1: View Of Complete Engine Assembly
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1. Remove the engine oil filter, fill with clean engine oil, and reinstall.

   Tighten:  Tighten the oil filter to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).

2. Remove the oil pressure sensor (1).
3. Install the M16 x 1.5 adapter P/N 509375.
4. Install the flexible hose to the adapter and open the valve.
5. Pump the handle on J 45299  to flow a minimum of 1-2 quarts of engine oil. Observe the flow of engine oil through the flexible hose and into the engine assembly.
   Fig 2: Identifying Engine Preluber J 45299

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6. Close the valve and remove the flexible hose and adapter from the engine.
7. Install the oil pressure sensor.

   Tighten:  Tighten the oil pressure sensor to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).

8. Top-off the engine oil to the proper level.