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6. In-service maintenance
Adding engine oil
After checking the oil level, if required, add
engine oil following the steps below:
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Lift up to remove the engine upper guard
plate.
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Unscrew the oil filler cap counterclockwise.
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Add small amounts of engine oil
repeatedly, and check the oil level after
each filling.
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When the oil level is close to the
maximum scale mark
②
, indicating the
engine oil is sufficient, stop adding oil, refit
the oil filler cap and tighten it clockwise.
WARNING
● Be careful while adding the engine
oil. Do not spill it. If the engine oil
gets on skin, be sure to rinse the skin
thoroughly.
● If too much oil is added, do not
start the engine. In this case, please
contact the GAC Motor authorized
shop as soon as possible. Otherwise,
the three-way catalytic converter may
be damaged.
● After filling, be sure to tighten the
oil filler cap to prevent the engine oil
from splashing when the engine is
being started, for fear of a fire.
● Since engine oil is toxic, t shall be
stored in the original container and
kept out of children’s contact to
avoid poisoning due to accidental
ingestion.
● Do not add any lubricants to the
engine oil. Otherwise, the engine will
be damaged. Engine failure caused
by adding lubricants is not covered
by the warranty.
