Linhai 2004 ATV 260, Service Manual

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CHAPTER 3A ENGINE
260/ 300 / 400 cc ATV SERVICE MANUAL09.0
CHAPTER 3 ENGINE PAGE. 3A- 15
5. Fill:
z
Crankcase
Oil quantity:
1.4L
6. Check:
z Engine oil level
Refer to "ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION"
section
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE INSPECTION
Inspection steps:
z Slightly loosen the oil check bolt c
z Start the engine and keep it idling until the oil
begins to seep from the oil check bolt. If no oil
comes out after one minute, turn the engine off
so it will not seize.
z Check oil passages and oil pump for dam age
or leakage.
z Start the engine after solving the problem (s),
and recheck the oil pressure.
z Tighten the oil check bolt to specification.
CAUTION:
z Start the engine and check the oil pressure
with the oil check bolt loosened.
z Do not apply at high speeds more than
specified when checking the pressure.
NOTE:
Wipe any spilled oil off the engine.
3.2.6COOLANT LEVEL INSPECTION
Inspect:
z Coolant level
Coolant level should be between the
maximum
○
a
and minimum
○
b
marks.
Coolant level is below the "LOWER " level line
Add soft water (tap water) up to the proper level.
CAUTION:
Hard water or salt water is harmful to engine
parts. Use only distilled water if soft water is not
available. If you use tap water, make sure it is
soft water.