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ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
1. Start the engine, warm it up for several
minutes, and then turn off the engine and
wait for five minutes.
2. Place the machine on a level place and
hold it up on upright position by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
3. Remove:
• Oil tank cap
1
1
4. Inspect:
• Oil level
Oil level should be between maximum
a
and minimum
b
marks.
Oil level is low
→
Add oil to proper level.
NOTE:
When inspecting the oil level, do not screw the
oil tank cap into the oil tank. Insert the gauge
lightly.
(For USA and CDN)
CAUTION:
• Do not add any chemical additives.
Engine oil also lubricates the clutch and
additives could cause clutch slippage.
• Do not allow foreign material to enter the
crankcase.
Recommended oil:
At 5 °C (40 °F) or higher
È
Yamalube 4 (20W-40) or SAE
20W-40 type SG motor oil
(Non-Friction modified)
At 15 °C (60 °F) or lower
É
Yamalube 4 (10W-30) or SAE
10W-30 type SG motor oil
(Non-Friction modified)
and/or
Yamalube 4-R (15W-50)
(Non-Friction modified)
a
b
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