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REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE OIL
Deteriorated engine oil will shorten the life of the sliding and rotating parts to a great extent. Be sure to check the period and quantity of
replacement.
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Interval of replacement:
Initially, every 20 operating hours, and subsequently every 50 operating hours
Recommended oil:
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In replacement, perform the following procedure.
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2) Place large container (pan, etc.) under drain hole.
Fuel tank cap
Oil cap
Oil cap
3) Remove drain bolt and then remove oil cap to drain out oil from drain hole.
At this time, be sure not to mislay drain bolt’s gasket, or to dirty any of the
removed components.
4) Once all the oil has been drained, combine gasket and drain bolt, and tightly
secure drain bolt, so that it will not loosen and cause leaks.
* Use cloth to fully wipe off any oil attached to bolt and equipment.
Drain bolt
Gasket
Drain hole
Alternative draining method
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Collect oil in container.
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If oil cap is not tightly secured, it may leak.
Upper limit mark
Oil
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section (upper
limit)
External mark
(lower limit)
Internal stepped
section (lower
limit)
External mark
(upper limit)