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[2] CHECKING OIL LEVEL AND REFILLING OIL IN ENGINE OIL PAN
Securely install the oil level gauge and filler cap after checking the oil level and refilling
the oil. If the oil level gauge falls during the operation, the hot oil may spout out of the
pan, causing burns.
CAUTION
• See “INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 6.1 USE OF LUBRICATING OIL ACCORDING TO
TEMPERATURES” for the oil to be used. Using oil other than those specified may
shorten the life of the engine. Be sure to refill the specified oil.
• Keep the engine oil at an appropriate level.
The oil level being too high will result in too much oil consumption and this tends to
increase the oil temperature, deteriorating the oil faster. The oil level being too low
may burn out the engine.
• Be careful not to let any foreign substance go into the filler opening when refilling the
oil.
[Checking oil level]
1. Place the machine on a level surface.
2. Open the inspection cover (1) of the engine cover.
3. Pull the oil level gauge (G) out and wipe the oil with a
disposable cloth.
4. Insert the oil level gauge (G) into the gauge guide and
pull it out.
5. If the oil level is between the “ H ” mark and “ L ” mark on
the oil level gauge (G) , the oil level is normal.
6. If the oil level is lower than the “ L ” mark, refill the engine
oil from the filler opening.
[Refilling oil]
1. See “OPERATION 1.10 ENGINE COVER” and remove
the engine cover.
2. Remove the oil filler cap (F) and refill the engine oil from
the filler opening.
NOTES
Refill the engine oil up to the midpoint between marks “ H ”
and “ L ” on the oil level gauge (G) .
3. Securely re-install the oil level gauge (G) and filler cap
(F) after refilling the oil.
4. See “OPERATION 1.10 ENGINE COVER” and install
the engine cover.