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Chapter 8 PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
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.
Check the oil level in the oil pan as follows:
4.
Pull out the oil level gauge and wipe it clean with a
waste cloth.
5.
Insert the oil level gauge fully into the oil level
gauge guide and then pull it out again.
6.
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.
7.
Install the oil filler cap after adding engine oil.
8.
Check the oil pan and other area for oil leaks. Re-
pair the oil leakage if any.
9.
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.
10.
Check the oil level with the oil level gauge again,
and add oil to the specified level.
Fig. 8-14 Oil Filler and Oil Level Gauge
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.
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Oil filler
Oil level gauge
High
Low
Improper
Improper
Proper
Oil level gauge
