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(Y)
“
ADD
”
mark.
(X)
“
FULL
”
mark.
(A) Original oil level gauge
(B) Alternative oil level gauge
NOTICE
Perform this maintenance with the engine stopped.
Note:
Oil gauge (A) or oil gauge (B) may be installed
in the engine.
1.
Maintain the oil level between
“
ADD
”
mark (Y) and
“
FULL
”
mark (X) on oil level gauge (1). Do not fill
the crankcase above
“
FULL
”
mark (X).
NOTICE
Operating your engine when the oil level is above the
“
FULL
”
mark could cause your crankshaft to dip into
the oil. The air bubbles created from the crankshaft
dipping into the oil reduces the oil's lubricating char-
acteristics and could result in the loss of power.
2.
Remove the oil filler cap and add oil, if necessary.
Clean the oil filler cap. Install the oil filler cap.
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Hot oil and hot components can cause personal
injury. Do not allow hot oil or hot components to
contact the skin.
NOTICE
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are con-
tained during performance of inspection, mainte-
nance, testing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be
prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers
before opening any compartment or disassembling
any component containing fluids.
Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and
mandates.
NOTICE
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.
Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened
component life.
Do not drain the oil when the engine is cold. As the oil
cools, suspended waste particles settle on the bottom
of the oil pan. The waste particles are not removed
with the draining cold oil. Drain the crankcase with the
engine stopped. Drain the crankcase with the oil
warm. This draining method allows the waste
particles that are suspended in the oil to be drained
correctly.
Failure to follow this recommended procedure will
cause the waste particles to be recirculated through
the engine lubrication system with the new oil.
Drain the Engine Oil
After the engine has been run at the normal operating
temperature, stop the engine. Use one of the
following methods to drain the engine crankcase oil:
• If the engine is equipped with a drain valve, turn
the drain valve knob counterclockwise in order to
drain the oil. After the oil has drained, turn the
drain valve knob clockwise in order to close the
drain valve.
• If the engine is not equipped with a drain valve,
remove the oil drain plug in order to allow the oil to
drain. After the oil has drained, the oil drain plug
should be cleaned and installed.
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