Change of Air Cleaner Element
A contaminated air cleaner element may cause
malfunction of the engine.
To maximize the life of the engine, replace the
air cleaner element at the appropriate times.
The timing for replacing the air cleaner
element is described below.
Replace the air cleaner element in
accordance with the Maintenance
Schedule.
If it is significantly contaminated, replace
it, even if the hours of operation do not
exceed the specified time.
Replace the air cleaner element by following
the same steps as for cleaning the air
cleaner.
"Cleaning of Air Cleaner Element" (Page
5-8)
Change of Engine Oil
Caution
Be careful with hot oil, which could cause
burns if it contacts your skin.
Important
When you change the engine oil, be sure to
drain it into a bowl and discard it in
accordance with local laws and regulations.
Important
Be sure to use engine oil that is classified as
API Service Grade SF or higher, with an SAE
Viscosity that is appropriate for the operating
environment (ambient temperature).
Important
Securely tighten the oil level gauge and oil
filler cap.
Change the engine oil more frequently, if the
engine oil is contaminated, and especially if
you use the machine in dusty areas or operate
the engine at high loads or in high
temperatures.
Move the machine onto a level surface, stop
the engine, remove the drain plug while the
engine oil is warm, and then drain the oil into
a bowl.
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Wind new sealing tape on the drain plug,
and then re-place it in the engine..
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Drain plug
Open the underseat cover.
Remove the oil filler cap, and then supply
new engine oil through the oil filling port until
the oil reaches a level in between the upper
and lower limit lines on the oil level gauge.
Supply 1.0 dm
3
(1.0 L) of engine oil, remove
the oil level gauge, and then insert the oil
level gauge all the way to check the oil level.
After checking the level with the oil level
gauge, supply more engine oil if it is
insufficient.
The engine oil quantity (including the oil
filter) is approximately 1.6 dm
3
(1.6 L).
Replace the oil filler cap.
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Oil level gauge
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Oil filler cap
It will take a while for the supplied engine oil
to descend into the oil pan.
Check the oil level again 10 to 20 minutes
after supplying the oil.
Close the underseat cover.
Check underneath the machine for oil
leakage.
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Maintenance
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Adjustment and Replacement
