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ENGINE OIL
SERVICE : Engine, oil recommended
Synthetic or semi-synthetic, 10W-40.
SERVICE : Engine, oil, total quantity,
1.3 US qt. (1.2 L)
SERVICE : Engine, oil, change, quantity (* see note
below)
1 US quart (0.9 L)
CAUTION
The correct oil level can only be checked after the
engine has run for a 1 minute.
NOTE : * When adding engine oil following a change (i.e.
drain of the spars, crankcase, filters removal and cleaning),
small volumes of oil can remain within the spar reservoirs.
Keep this fact in mind and be careful not to over fill the
system. The change quantity specified here provides
sufficient oil to operate engine safely so that level may be
checked in the spar.
Be careful not to overfill the engine oil. Pour small amounts
rechecking the level between pours. Place vehicle on a level
surface.
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
1.
To check, place the vehicle on a stand so it is level.
2. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and start the
vehicle. Allow to run for 1 minute at idle speed, then
turn the engine off.
3. Remove the engine oil level check bolt.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD(S)
Serious injury or irritation to the skin or eyes.
Death if swallowed.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Engine oil is a hazardous substance. If it comes into
contact with your skin or eyes you can suffer
serious injury or irritation. If it is swallowed it can
cause death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Wear hand protection and safety glasses when
working with engine oil.
If you touch engine oil, wash it off immediately with
soap and water.
Clean clothes or rags contaminated with engine oil.
If swallowed seek immediate medical attention.
KEEP ENGINE OIL AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND
ANIMALS.
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Running the engine indoors.
Breathing exhaust gases
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Running the engine indoors will expose you to
dangerous exhaust gases. Breathing carbon
monoxide gas leads to poisoning, asphyxiation, and
death. This will happen rapidly and without notice.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never operate the vehicle indoors even for brief
periods.
1.
Engine oil level check bolt (left frame spar)
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