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INSP
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
1. Stand the machine on a level surface.
NOTE:
• When checking the oil level make sure that
the machine is upright.
• Place the machine on a suitable stand.
WARNING
Never remove the oil tank cap just after
high speed operation. The heated oil could
spurt out. causing danger. Wait until the oil
cools down to approximately 70 °C (158 °F).
2. Idle the engine more than 3 minutes while
keeping the machine upright. Then stop the
engine and inspect the oil level.
3. Remove:
• Oil tank cap
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4. Inspect:
• Oil level
Oil level should be between maximum
a
and minimum
b
marks.
Oil level low
→
Add oil to proper level.
NOTE:
When inspecting the oil level, do not screw the
oil level gauge into the oil tank.
Insert the gauge lightly.
a
b
