PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set-
tles, and then check the oil level
through the check window located
at the bottom-right side of the
crankcase.
NOTE:
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The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
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4. If the engine oil is at or below the
minimum level mark, add sufficient
oil of the recommended type to
raise it to the correct level.
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment)
1. Remove cowling B. (See page 6-10
for cowling removal and installation
procedures.)
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolt to drain the oil from
the crankcase.
NOTE:
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Skip steps 5–7 if the oil filter cartridge is
not being replaced.
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1. Engine oil level check window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
4. Engine oil filler cap
1. Engine oil drain bolt
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