PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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TIP
Make sure that the O-ring is properly
seated.
7. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and
then tighten it to the specified
torque.
TIP
Check the washer for damage and re-
place it if necessary.
8. Refill with the specified amount of
the recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil filler
cap.
TIP
Be sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
parts after the engine and exhaust sys-
tem have cooled down.
NOTICE
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In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a high-
er quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
higher.
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Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
9. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, im-
mediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
10. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
Tightening torque:
Oil filter element cover screw:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
34 Nm (3.4 m·kgf, 24 ft·lbf)
Recommended engine oil:
See page 9-1.
Oil quantity:
With oil filter element replacement:
1.60 L (1.69 US qt, 1.41 Imp.qt)
Without oil filter element replace-
ment:
1.40 L (1.48 US qt, 1.23 Imp.qt)
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