Black plate (397,1)
北
米
Model "A1140BE-A" EDITED: 2012/ 6/ 20
6. Remove the oil filter with an oil filter
wrench.
7. Before installing a new oil filter, apply a
thin coat of engine oil to the seal.
8. Clean the rubber seal seating area of
the engine and install the oil filter by hand
turning. Be careful not to twist or damage
the seal.
9. Tighten the oil filter by the amount
indicated in the following table after the
seal makes contact with the seating sur-
face.
Oil filter color
Part number
Amount of
rotation
Black
15208AA160
1 rotation
CAUTION
.
Never over tighten the oil filter
because that can result in an oil
leak.
.
Thoroughly wipe off any engine
oil that has spilled over the
exhaust pipe and/or under-cover.
If spilled oil is not promptly
wiped up, the oil could cause a
fire.
10. Pour engine oil through the filler neck.
For the oil capacity (guideline), refer to
“
Engine oil
”
F
12-4.
The oil quantity indicated above is only
guideline.
The necessary quantity of oil depends on
the quantity of oil that has been drained.
The quantity of drained oil differs slightly
depending on the temperature of the oil
and the time the oil is left flowing out. After
refilling the engine with oil, therefore, you
must use the level gauge to confirm that
the level is correct.
11. Start the engine and make sure that no
oil leaks appear around the filter
’
s rubber
seal and drain plug.
12. Run the engine until it reaches the
normal operating temperature. Then stop
the engine and wait a few minutes to allow
the oil drain back. Check the oil level
again and if necessary, add more engine
oil.
CAUTION
Be careful not to spill engine oil
when adding it. If oil touches the
exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad
smell, smoke, and/or a fire.
&
Recommended grade and
viscosity
CAUTION
Use only engine oil with the recom-
mended grade and viscosity.
Refer to
“
Engine oil
”
F
12-4.
Maintenance and service
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