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MAINTENANCE
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
The O-ring (5) may have remained on engine (6) or filter (7).
If the O-ring (5) remained on the engine surface (6), remove
it and discard with the filter (7).
Inspect the new oil filter for any defects, apply engine oil to
the oil filter O-ring (5) and install oil filter onto the engine
until the seal contacts mounting surface of the engine. Then
turn the filter 2/3 to 3/4 rotations by HAND(S). Pour in the
specified type and amount of oil. See CAPACITIES AND
REPLACEMENT PARTS on page 29.
Oil capacity is 1 1/3 quarts (1.3 liters). Add slightly less than
1 1/3 quarts (1.3 liters) to allow for possible residual oil left in
engine. The oil must be high quality oil that meets or
exceeds API SF, SG, CC standards. Check oil level on dip-
stick. Oil should be slightly below ‘H’ to allow for expansion.
If necessary, continue to add oil slowly and allow time for oil
to flow down into engine. Check oil level on dipstick.
Do not
overfill.
Do not overfill engine. Too much oil may cause smok-
ing or allow oil to enter the air filter enclosure.
Both the oil dipstick and fill cap must be in place before
operating the engine. Failure to install the dipstick and fill
cap will result in oil being discharged into the engine com-
partment
As a final check, check the oil level again with the vehicle on level ground. Like all liquids, oil increases in volume when
warm. The full ‘H’ mark on the dipstick is calibrated for an engine at operating temperature. When the engine is cold,
the oil will be below the full mark. The engine can be operated safely as long as the oil is within the safe operating
range as indicated on the dipstick.
Do not operate vehicle if oil level is below the safe area indicated on the dip-
stick.
Starter/Generator Belt Tension
Tool List
Qty. Required
Belt Tension Gauge..................................................... 1
Ratchet ........................................................................1
Wrench, 3/4" ............................................................... 1
Socket, 3/4"..................................................................1
Wrench, 9/16" ............................................................. 2
The starter/generator belt tension should be checked after the first 15 - 20 hours and set to 75 - 80 lbs. (34 - 36 kg).
At no time during installation of belt, should the belt tension exceed 160 lbs (73 kg).
At the time of installation, the belt must not be rolled over the installed edges of the starter/generator or
drive clutch pulleys. Excessive stretch in belt may cause cord failure.
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