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Operation
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6.1.2 Checking Engine Oil Level and Adding Oil
If the oil filler cap is opened during operation or immediately after stopping the
engine, hot engine oil may spurt out and cause burns since the parts inside the
engine cover are heated. Always wait for the engine oil to cool down before open-
ing the cap (about 10 minutes after stopping the engine).
Stay-bar
Dipstick
Oil filler cap
Inspect and replenish engine oil on a firm level
ground at all times.
1. Open the engine cover manually using the handle.
2. Insert the stay-bar into the holding hole to hold open
the engine cover.
3. Pull out the dipstick.
Line (upper)
Line (lower)
• Carefully insert the stay-bar in the holding
hole. If the stay-bar comes out of the hole,
the engine cover may close, causing serious
personal injury.
• Carefully remove and replace dipstick. If it is
pulled out too strongly, personal injury may
result, or parts may be damaged.
4. Check the engine oil level. If the engine oil is not at
the specified level, open the oil filler cap, and add
engine oil.
Proper engine oil level: Between [UPPER] and
[LOWER] lines on dipstick
6.1.3 Checking Engine Cooling Water Level and Adding Water
If the radiator cap is opened during operation or immediately after stopping the
engine, boiling water may spurt out and cause burns. Always wait for the cooling
water to cool down before opening the cap (about 10 minutes after stopping the
engine).