FLUIDS
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2.3 Remove middle side panel from vehicle by
lifting it.
Oil Level Verification Procedure
WARNING
Before starting vehicle ensure vehicle in a
well ventilated area or is outside. Smoke will
come from the engine for 10 minutes as the
anti corrosion coating on the exhaust system
and engine burns off.
NOTICE
For an accurate oil level reading, it is
necessary to ride vehicle for 5–7 minutes to en-
sure that the engine is at its operating temper-
ature. If oil level is verified when vehicle is not
at operating temperature, oil level must be be-
tween lower and upper marks on dipstick.
NOTICE
Never add oil in the engine if the ver-
ification is performed when the engine is cold.
1. With the engine already at normal operating
temperature, start engine and let it run for at
least 30 seconds.
NOTE:
Running engine for at least 30 seconds al-
lows the suction oil pump to drain the oil from the
engine crankcase back into the oil tank. Not carry-
ing out this step could result in overfilling the en-
gine oil.
2. Stop engine.
3. Unscrew and remove oil dipstick.
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TYPICAL
1. Oil dipstick
4. Wipe off the dipstick.
5. Reinsert and
completely screw in
the dipstick
to assure an accurate reading.
6. Unscrew and remove dipstick again.
7. Check oil level on dipstick. It should be near or
equal to the upper mark.
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1. Upper mark (F)
2. Lower mark (add)
3. Operating range
If oil level is at or near upper mark:
– Do not add oil.
– Properly insert and tighten dipstick.
– Install the LH middle side panel.
If oil level adjustment is required:
– Adjust oil level until it is in the operating range,
close to the upper mark.
Do not overfill.
– Properly insert and tighten dipstick.
– Install the LH middle side panel.
NOTE:
At the lower mark, 500 ml (.5 qt (U.S. liq.))
of oil is required to adjust level to upper mark (F).
Vehicle Parts Reinstallation
1. Wipe off any spilled oil.
PREDELIVERY
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