PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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4. If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter element replace-
ment)
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolt to drain the oil from
the crankcase.
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Skip steps 4–6 if the oil filter element is
not being replaced.
4. Remove the oil filter element cover
by removing the screws.
5. Remove and replace the oil filter
element and O-ring.
6. Install the oil filter element cover by
installing the screws, then tighten-
ing them to the specified torque.
1. Engine oil level check window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1. Engine oil filler cap
1. Engine oil drain bolt
1. Screw
2. Oil filter element cover
1. Oil filter element
2. O-ring
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