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SERVICING YOUR ENGINE
ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK
OIL FILLER CAP
UPPER LIMIT
LOWER LIMIT
OIL LEVEL
DIPSTICK
Check the engine oil level with the engine stopped and in a level
position.
Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage.
The Oil Alert system (applicable types) will automatically stop the
engine before the oil level falls below the safe limit. However, to avoid
the inconvenience of an unexpected shutdown, always check the
engine oil level before startup.
Place the engine horizontally on a level surface.
Start the engine and let it idle for 1 or 2 minutes. Stop the engine
and wait for 2 or 3 minutes.
Remove the oil level dipstick and wipe it clean.
Fully insert the oil level dipstick, then remove it to check the oil level.
If the oil level is low, remove the oil filler cap, and fill to the upper
limit mark on the oil level dipstick with the recommended oil (see
page
Reinstall the oil level dipstick and oil filler cap securely.
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