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b.
Pull out the element. C.
Engine/Transmission Oil
1.
Oil level measurement
a. To check the level, warm the engine up for
several minutes. Stop the engine. With the
engine stopped, screw the dip stick completely
out and then
rest the stick in the hole.
2.
Cleaning method
a. Tap the element lightly to remove most of the
dust and dirt; then blow out theremainingdirt
with compressed air through the inner surface
of the element. I f element isdamaged, replace.
b. Reassemble by reversing the removal pro-
cedure. Check whether the element is seated
completely against the case.
c.
The air filter element should
be
cleaned once
a
month or every 1,600km
(1,000
miles). It
should be cleaned more often i f the machine
is operated in extremely dusty areas.
without
the air cleaner element
installed.
Ex-
cessive oil contamination
and
engine wear
may
result.
NOTE:
When checking engine oil level with
the dip stick, let the unscrewed dip stick rest
on the case threads.
Be sure the engine is
stopped and the machine
is positioned straight
up and
on
both wheels.
b. The dip stick has
a
Minimum and
a
Maximum
mark. The oil level should be between the two.
If the level is low, add sufficient oil to raise
it
to the proper level.
2.
Engine/Transmission oil and oil filter replace-
ment
a. Start the engine. Allow
it
t o warm up for
minutes. Stop the engine.
b. Place an oil pan under the engine and remove
the oil
filler cap.
c. Remove the drain plug and drain the oil.