Maintenance section
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Inspect Engine for Fluid Leaks
1.
Start the engine and allow it to reach operating
temperatures.
2.
Turn the engine off.
3.
Inspect the entire engine for oil and/or coolant
leaks.
4.
Repair as necessary before continuing.
Engine Oil Level – Check
1.
Raise the hood and seat assembly.
Hot oil and components can cause personal
injury. Do not allow hot oil or components to
contact skin.
2.
Measure the crankcase oil level. Maintain the
level to FULL mark on the dip stick.
Coolant Level - Check
At operating temperature, the engine coolant is
hot and under pressure.
Steam can cause personal injury.
Check the coolant level only after the engine
has been stopped and the fill cap is cool
enough to touch with your bare hand.
Remove the fill cap slowly to relieve pressure.
Cooling system conditioner contains alkali.
Avoid contact with the skin and eyes to prevent
personal injury.
1.
Observe the coolant level with engine cold.
Maintain coolant level to the proper line on
expansion bottle. If the expansion bottle has no
coolant, it will be necessary to check coolant at
the radiator filler neck.
2.
Remove the radiator cap. Fill radiator to the top
of the filler neck. Inspect radiator cap. Replace
if damaged. Install the radiator cap.
3.
Start and run the engine to stabilize the coolant
level in the filler neck. If low add coolant until it
reaches the top of the filler neck. Install the
radiator cap. Observe coolant level in the
expansion bottle. If necessary, add coolant to
bring the coolant to the appropriate line on the
expansion bottle.
4.
Stop the engine.
5.
Inspect the cooling system for leaks, hose
cracks or loose connections.
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