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WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
ENGINE OIL
NOTE :
Other viscosities can be used when the average
temperature range is within the indicated range.
CAUTION
:
A low oil level can result in severe engine
damage.
Be sure to change the oil and clean/replace the
filter(s) in accordance with the maintenance
schedule and more frequently when operating
under extreme conditions.
Checking the engine oil level
1.
Position the vehicle upright on a work stand out-
doors - NOT INDOORS. Refer to "General
Safety Precautions" starting on page 5.
2.
Start the engine, and warm it up to normal oper-
ating temperature 158°F (70°C). Allow the
engine to idle for several seconds after operating
temperature is reached and shut the engine off.
Wait a few minutes for the oil to settle.
3.
Inspect oil level in the inspection window on the
left frame spar. The oil level should be visible in
the window.
If the level is low (cannot see oil in the window),
add a sufficient amount of oil to raise it to the cor-
rect level. Add at the filler hole using a clean fun-
nel.
If you see that the level is too high, drain some
out using the left spar drain bolt until the oil level
Recommended viscosity: SAE 10W-40 (syn-
thetic or semi synthetic)
Classification: Use only high-detergent, premium
quality motor oils with the American Petroleum
Institute (API) service classification SF or SG type
displayed on the container.
Capacity (dry fill): 1500cc (1.6 US qt.)
TEMP
(F°)
-20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
-4 5 14 23 32 41 50 59 68 78 86 95 104
TEMP
(C°)
20W 50
15W 50
10W 40, 10W 50
10W 30
0W 40
1.
Inspection window (left frame spar)
This photo is a close up of the inspection window
showing the oil inside the spar. The oil level is OK
when you can see the level.
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