Special Tools

Note: Ensure the oil cooler lines are disconnected and the oil filter adapter oil cooler line ports are blocked in order to direct the oil from the engine preluber into the engine.

1. Remove the engine oil filter.




Caution: Special new tool EN 47971 must be used. Due to the special size and thread pitch of the oil filter adapter fitting ensure the proper tool is used or component damage will result.

2. Install the EN-47971 adapter onto the oil filter adapter.



3. Install the 1/8 NPT fitting from the J 45299 preluber into the port on the EN-47971 adapter .



4. Install the J 45299 preluber flexible hose to the fitting.



5. Open the valve of the J 45299 preluber .

Note: A constant and continuous flow of clean engine oil is required in order to properly prime the engine. Use the approved engine oil as specified in the owner’s manual.

6. Pump the handle of the J 45299 preluber in order to flow a minimum of 1-1.9 liters (1-2 quarts) of fresh clean engine oil. Observe the flow of engine oil through the flexible hose and into the engine assembly.
7. Close the valve of the J 45299 preluber .



8. Remove the J 45299 preluber flexible hose.



9. Remove the fitting from the EN-47971 adapter .



10. Remove the EN-47971 adapter from the oil filter adapter.

Caution: This engine uses a special high performance oil filter. Use of any other filter may lead to filter failure and/or severe engine damage.

11. Ensure the NEW oil filter is filled with clean fresh engine oil.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




12. Install the NEW oil filter and tighten to 32 N·m (24 lb ft).