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NOTE:
If the engine oil is contaminated or discolored,
replace with fresh engine oil (Refer to Inspec-
tion and maintenance/engine oil section).
3. Insert the dipstick all the way into the engine,
then remove it again.
The oil on the dipstick should be between the
upper and lower limits shown on the dipstick. If
the oil level indication is near the lower limit,
add enough oil to raise the level to the upper
limit.
UPPER LIMIT
LOWER LIMIT
To fill the engine oil:
1. Remove the oil filler cap.
2. Fill the recommended engine oil to the upper
level.
3. Insert the oil dipstick and turn it 90 degrees
to the right, back to its original position as
shown in the figure.
NOTICE
If the oil dipstick knob is not correctly posi-
tioned when installing the motor cover, the oil
level gauge would be damaged.
When the motor cover is to be attached, make
sure that the oil dipstick knob is positioned as
shown in the figure.
NOTICE
Running the engine with an excessive amount
of oil can damage the engine.
Do not overfill the engine with oil.