Perio
d
ic maintenance an
d
a
d
justment
7-10
7
EAU36112
Canister
This model is equipped with a canister
to prevent the discharging of fuel vapor
into the atmosphere. Before operating
this vehicle, make sure to check the
following:
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Check each hose connection.
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Check each hose and canister for
cracks or damage. Replace if
damaged.
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Make sure that the canister
breather is not blocked, and if
necessary, clean it.
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En
g
ine oil
The engine oil level should be checked
regularly. In addition, the oil must be
changed and the oil filter cartridge re-
placed at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance chart.
NOTICE
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In or
d
er to prevent clutch slip-
pa
g
e (since the en
g
ine oil also
lu
b
ricates the clutch),
d
o not
mix any chemical a
dd
itives. Do
not use oils with a
d
iesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a hi
g
h-
er quality than specifie
d
. In
a
dd
ition,
d
o not use oils la
b
ele
d
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
hi
g
her.
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Make sure that no forei
g
n mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
To check the en
g
ine oil level
1. After warming up the engine, wait
a few minutes for the oil level to
settle for an accurate reading.
2. With the vehicle on a level surface,
hold it upright for an accurate
reading.
3. Look at the check window located
at the bottom-right side of the
crankcase.
TIP
The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
1. Canister
2. Canister breather hose
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2
Recommen
d
e
d
en
g
ine oil:
See page 9-1.
Oil quantity:
Oil change:
2.40 L (2.54 US qt, 2.11 Imp.qt)
With oil filter removal:
2.70 L (2.85 US qt, 2.38 Imp.qt)
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Engine oil level check window
3. Maximum level mark
4. Minimum level mark
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