ODES UTV Desertcross 1000cc-3, Maintenance Manual

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2.PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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ENGINE OIL
Oil level verification
Strictly follow this procedure, otherwise wrong oil
level may be indicated.
1. Ensure vehicle is on a level surface.
2. The engine must be cold.
CAUTION
3. Lift the rear cargo bed.
4. Remove dipstick and wipe clean stem.
5. Fully screw in dipstick to check oil level.
6. Remove dipstick and read oil level. Oil
level must be between minimum and
maximum marks on dipstick.It should
be near or equal to the upper mark.
7. There is a capacity of 300 ml between
the two marks. Refill oil as necessary
and recheck oil level. Do not overfill.
8. Wipe any spillage.Install and propery
tighten the dipstick.
9. Lower the rear cargo bed.
Replace engine oil
Prior to change the oil, ensure vehicle is on a level surface. Oil and oil filter must be replaced at
the same time. Oil change and oil filter replacement should be done with a warm engine.
WARNING
CAUTION
The engine oil can be very hot. Wait until engine oil is warm.
Dispose oil and filter as per your local environmental regulations.
If just stop engine,Wait at least half hours to allow oil to flow down to crankcase then
check oil level.