
3-20
CHK
ADJ
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b
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CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
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CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Stand the scooter on a level surface.
NOTE:
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Place the scooter on a suitable stand.
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Make sure the scooter is upright.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
3. Check:
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engine oil level
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The engine oil level should be between
the minimum level mark
a
and maximum
level mark
b
.
Below the minimum level mark
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Add the
recommended engine oil to the proper
level.
Recommended oil
Refer to the chart for the engine
oil grade which is best suited for
certain atmospheric
temperatures.
API standard
SE or higher grade
c
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Do not allow foreign materials to enter
the crankcase.
NOTE:
Before checking the engine oil level, wait a few
minutes until the oil has settled.
4. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
5. Check the engine oil level again.
NOTE:
Before checking the engine oil level, wait a few
minutes until the oil has settled.
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SAE 10W-30
SAE 10W-40
SAE 20W-40
SAE 20W-50