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  1. 10-22-2021, 12:59 PM #1
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    2021 250 ProXS Water Filters/Strainers

    2021 250 ProXS
    SN: 2B787722

    Just performed my yearly service. Searched for water filters/strainers to clean and only found one. It had a thumbscrew on it to remove (outside was yellow, I believe). Did I miss one or more. Was expecting to find a pencil type one but didn’t.

    So, did I miss some?

    P.S. I drained at least 7.75 qts of oil and I didn’t ever add any so this is what the factory shipped it with or I guess the dealer could have added some during prep, who knows. Motor was not smoking at all.

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    #2 10-22-2021, 02:18 PM
    Concerning water filters.

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    #3 10-22-2021, 04:20 PM
    Thanks, I found the second one, however it had a thumb screw instead of a bolt. Didn’t find the first one. Might have just missed it.
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    #4 10-22-2021, 05:23 PM
    Did you check the FAQ Section at the top of the Forum? There's a nice write-up there that shows the different strainer versions.

    You have TWO that are easily accessible, and a third that isn't normally removed unless you're having problems (or the port lower chap happens to be off for some reason).


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    #5 10-22-2021, 06:22 PM
    Was this the first time the factory oil was changed? If so, perhaps the overfilled it or perhaps it was making oil during the break-in period. Either way, if you fill it like Don suggests, you will find out soon enough if the oil level increases or not.
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    #6 10-22-2021, 06:56 PM
    Don, thanks, that had the information I needed. Sorry, should have checked there before my post.

    Pulsare, this was the first oil change. I did follow Don’s advice on the refill!

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