MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION
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Maintenance Procedures
Engine oil check
Always check and change the engine oil at the intervals outlined
in the Maintenance Schedule.
Engine oil check
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur face.
2. Start the engine and let it idle for 20~30 seconds. Stop the
engine.
3. Wait a short period for the oil to settle.
4. Remove access cover
1
by grasping the lower left portion
and pulling firmly.
5. Unscrew the oil dipstick
2
out and wipe off with a clean
cloth.
6.
Insert the dipstick into the oil filler hole. Do not reinstall it.
7. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level indication.
Maintain the oil level between the upper and lower
indicators.
8.
Reinstall the dipstick into the oil filler hole, hand-tighten it,
and reinstall the access cover.
NOTE
Access cover grommets may come loose. Ensure they are in
place before reinstalling the cover.
1
2
max
min
