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Author:	smokingun [ Mon Nov 01, 2010 12:08 pm ]
Post subject:	Changing 36 PD lower unit oil.
Ok, I'm fixing to change the lower unit oil on my 36 pd. How much oil does it take? Also which of the big allen heads at the top is the fill line?

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Author:	bpurvis [ Mon Nov 01, 2010 5:00 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Changing 36 PD lower unit oil.
Oil: Change after initial 8-10 hrs and then every 25-50 or annually. Any quality 5W30 or 10W30 regular or synthetic (2 Quarts) Oil Filter: Briggs-492932S WIX-51348 NAPA GOLD-1348 Spark Plugs: Champion-RC14YC NGK-ZFR5F-11 BOSCH-7527 or FR8 DC gapped at .030 Fuel Filter: BRIGGS-691035 WIX-33011 Fuel Line: 1/4" ID or 5/16" ID Air Filter: BRIGGS-692519 K&N-E-4665 Lower Unit Oil: Change annually or every 100 hrs. 80-90 Weight Gear Oil Grease: Grease every 50 hrs. or annually Marine Grade Valve Clearance: Check after first 50 hrs. and then every 250 hrs. Valve clearance with valve springs installed and piston 1/4 in. past dead center (check when engine is cold) Intake/Exhaust- 0.004 - 0.006 in. Diagram A – Checking the Oil (Every 25 Hours or once a month) Step #1 Remove the top outer plug with 1/4” allen wrench. Oil should flow out or you should be able to see it. Top off if needed Replace the plug using teflon tape. Do not over tighten.Unit Maintenance • Lower unit oil should be checked every 25 hours or once a month. Use only SAE 80W-90 gear lubricant API service GL-5 (A synthetic gear oil such as Royal Purple may be used.) • Lower unit oil should be replaced once a year or every 50 hours. (See diagram #B)_________________

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Author:	bpurvis [ Mon Nov 01, 2010 5:01 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Changing 36 PD lower unit oil.
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