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3. Wait a few minutes until the oil
settles, and then check the oil
level through the check window
located at the right side of the
crankcase.
NOTE:
The transmission oil should be at or
above the minimum level mark.
4. If the oil is below the minimum
level mark, remove the oil filler
cap, add sufficient oil of the rec-
ommended type to raise it to the
correct level, and then install and
tighten the cap.
1
2
1.
Transmission oil level check window
2.
Minimum level mark
4. Install the transmission oil drain
bolt, and then tighten it to the
specified torque.
5. Add the specified amount of the
recommended transmission oil,
and then install and tighten the
oil filler cap.
1
1.
Transmission oil drain bolt
To change the transmission oil
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place an oil pan under the trans-
mission to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the oil filler cap and
drain bolt to drain the oil from the
transmission.
1
1.
Oil filler cap
Tightening torque:
Transmission oil drain bolt:
15 Nm (1.5 m
0
kgf)
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