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Checking and Changing engine oil
Oil Filter Screen removal and cleaning
The engine oil should be checked before every ride and changed every 20 to
40 hours of operation. It should be changed more often in dirty and dusty
areas.
To check oil:
1. Park vehicle on level ground.
2. Check oil level on site gauge and/or dip stick.
If oil is low, add oil until Maximum level
is noted on dip stick and/or site gauge.
To change oil:
1. Remove oil dip stick cap.
2. Remove drain bolt under engine and drain oil into proper container.
3. Remove oil filter plug and oil filter screen located on bottom left side of
engine. Clean screen with solvent
4. Re-install oil drain bolt and oil filter plug.
5. Pour fresh oil of the specified type through the oil fill hole.
NOTE: Approximately 900ml (1 Qt) of oil is required.
6. Tighten oil cap, and check oil level on dip stick.
7. Dispose of used oil at a reclaim facility.
Oil Cap
and Dip Stick
Oil drain bolt
Maximum
Level
Minimum
Level
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Oil filter plug
Spring
Oil filter screen
Site Gauge
H
L
