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Chapter 3 OPERATION
Preparation of Lubrication System
Engine Oil - Refill
1.
Remove the cap from the oil filler.
2.
Fill the engine oil pan with specified engine oil to
the specified level.
Note: For engine oil, refer to
. For
engine oil capacity, refer to
3.
Remove the rocker cover, and pour engine oil to
the valve mechanism and camshaft oil bath. Pour
engine oil to camshaft oil bath from cylinder head
side.
Oil capacity per cylinder: 0.8 L [0.21 U.S. gal.]
4.
Reinstall the rocker covers.
5.
Check the oil level in the oil pan.
6.
Pull out the oil level gauge and wipe it clean with a
waste cloth.
7.
Insert the oil level gauge fully into the oil level
gauge guide and then pull it out again.
8.
The proper oil level is between the high and low
marks on the oil level gauge.
If the engine oil goes over the high marks on the oil
level gauge, open the engine oil drain valve to drain
oil.
If the engine oil is low, refill the specified engine oil.
9.
Check the oil pan and other area for oil leaks. Re-
pair the oil leakage if any.
10.
While pulling the stop lever, rotate the crankshaft
for approx. 10 seconds to turn on the starter. Stop
the operation for 1 minute, then, repeat the opera-
tion two or three times. Circulate engine oil to each
engine parts.
Note: Prepare for the cooling system.
11.
Start the engine and run the engine in a no load
condition at low idling speed for 5 to 10 minutes.
12.
Check the oil level with the oil level gauge again,
and add oil to the specified level after leaving the
engine stopped for 30 minutes or more.
For details, refer to
.
Fig. 3-6 Oil Filler and Oil Level Gauge
Fig. 3-7 Pouring Engine Oil on Valve Mechanisms and
Chamber
Refilling engine oil must be specified level. If the
refilling oil goes over the high marks on the oil level
gauge, engine oil may blow out. And also, the engine
component parts are adversely affected by increas-
ing in oil temperature.
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Oil filler
Oil level gauge
High
Low
Improper
Improper
Proper
Oil level gauge
Camshaft oil bath
