Adding Engine Oil
1. Tilt the seat forward and remove the front engine
panel (Figure 47).
Figure 47
1.
Front engine panel
2.
Knob
2. Remove the oil filler cap and the dipstick (Figure 48).
Figure 48
1.
Engine
2.
Oil fill cap
3. To add oil to the engine, locate and use a hose and
funnel for adding oil.
4. Add oil slowly, checking the level with the dipstick
frequently until the level reaches the upper hole on
the dipstick. For the correct oil type and viscosity
to use in different temperature conditions, refer to
Servicing the Engine Oil in Engine Maintenance.
Important:
Add the oil very slowly and do not
block the opening of the filler hole (Figure 49).
If you add oil too fast or block the hole, the oil
could back up and foul the air intakes, causing
engine damage.
Figure 49
1.
Note the clearance left in the filler opening.
5. Replace the dipstick and install the front engine
panel.
6. Start the engine and run it at idle for 5 minutes.
7. Shut off the engine.
8. Wait 3 minutes and check the oil level.
9. Add oil, if required, to bring the level to the upper
hole on the dipstick.
10. Replace the dipstick and , filler cap, and the front
engine panel.
11. Check for leaks.
Important:
Do not overfill the crankcase with
oil because this may cause engine damage.
Changing the Engine Oil Filter
Service Interval:
After the first 50 hours
Every 200 hours
1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing the
Engine Oil.
Place a drip pan beneath the oil drip tray to receive
oil from the oil filter and oil passages in the engine.
2. Turn the filter counterclockwise to remove it
Note:
Dispose of the oil filter properly. Recycle in
accordance with local codes.
3. Before installing the filter, lightly oil the gasket on
the filter with fresh, clean oil. Screw the filter on by
hand until the gasket contacts the oil filter adapter.
Tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn more.
4. Add oil; refer to Adding Engine Oil.
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