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Engine compartment inspection
Engine compartment inspection
Engine coolant level check and
Engine coolant level check and
supply
supply
(1) Reservoir tank
(1) Reservoir tank
Level check and supply of engine coolant shall be performed
Level check and supply of engine coolant shall be performed
while the coolant is cool.
while the coolant is cool.
1. With the engine off, open the engine hood and check the
1. With the engine off, open the engine hood and check the
engine coolant level in the reservoir tank.
engine coolant level in the reservoir tank.
Note:
Note:
The reservoir tank equipped to the radiator automatically
The reservoir tank equipped to the radiator automatically
supplies the engine coolant when the coolant quantity in the
supplies the engine coolant when the coolant quantity in the
radiator becomes
radiator becomes insufficient.
insufficient.
2. The coolant level is proper if it is between the upper and lower
2. The coolant level is proper if it is between the upper and lower
limits. If the level is below the lower limit, supply coolant to the
limits. If the level is below the lower limit, supply coolant to the
upper limit.
upper limit.
3. The concentration of the long life coolant (LLC) in the engine
3. The concentration of the long life coolant (LLC) in the engine
coolant must be higher than 30% (or 50% in a frigid zone.)
coolant must be higher than 30% (or 50% in a frigid zone.)
Note:
Note:
If no engine coolant remains in the reservoir tank, be sure to
If no engine coolant remains in the reservoir tank, be sure to
check the coolant level
check the coolant level in the
in the radiator
radiator, too.
, too.
Checking the engine coolant
Checking the engine coolant
level in radiator
level in radiator
(1) Radiator cover
(1) Radiator cover
1. Remove the radiator cover.
1. Remove the radiator cover.
2. Remove the cap and check the coolant level from the filler
2. Remove the cap and check the coolant level from the filler
port.
port.
3. If the engine coolant is not visible through the filler port, fill
3. If the engine coolant is not visible through the filler port, fill
appropriate
appropriately diluted coolant
ly diluted coolant (LLC) to the port.
(LLC) to the port.
Note:
Note:
To close and tighten the radiator cap, match the pawl on the
To close and tighten the radiator cap, match the pawl on the
reverse side of the cap with the notch on the filler port and turn
reverse side of the cap with the notch on the filler port and turn
the cap fully clockwise while applying a
the cap fully clockwise while applying a downw
downward force.
ard force.
Warning:
Warning:
When the engine is hot, it is very dangerous to remove the cap.
When the engine is hot, it is very dangerous to remove the cap.
Coolant level check must always be performed when the engine
Coolant level check must always be performed when the engine
is cold.
is cold.
Checking hydraulic oil level
Checking hydraulic oil level
Always stop the
Always stop the engine and lower the
engine and lower the fork to
fork to the ground before
the ground before
checking the level of the hydraulic oil, while the vehicle is on
checking the level of the hydraulic oil, while the vehicle is on
level ground.
level ground.
1. Open the engine hood and remove the hydraulic oil cap.
1. Open the engine hood and remove the hydraulic oil cap.
2. Wipe the level gauge attached to the oil cap with clean cloth,
2. Wipe the level gauge attached to the oil cap with clean cloth,
insert it again
insert it again into the tank and screw
into the tank and screw tightly
tightly..
Note:
Note:
Inspect the oil level by placing the
Inspect the oil level by placing the level gauge on the opening of
level gauge on the opening of
the oil supply inlet, without screwing the hydraulic
the oil supply inlet, without screwing the hydraulic oil cap tightly
oil cap tightly..
3. Extract the level gauge gently and check if the hydraulic oil
3. Extract the level gauge gently and check if the hydraulic oil
adhesion is up to the level
adhesion is up to the level line.
line.
4. If the hydraulic oil level is insufficient, add oil. Spilled and
4. If the hydraulic oil level is insufficient, add oil. Spilled and
splashed oil must be wiped off thoroughly.
splashed oil must be wiped off thoroughly.
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