Aztec LOWRIDER 21 - Engine Oil and Maintenance; Recommended Oil and Viscosity; Checking the Engine Oil

LOWRIDER OWNER’S MANUAL PAGE 20
01-2018
ENGINE OIL AND MAINTENANCE
Hot engine oil can cause severe burns. Allow engine temperature to drop
from hot to warm level before attempting to remove oil filter.
Check the engine oil daily before starting the engine, otherwise shortage of
the engine oil may cause serious damage to the engine such as seizure.
Engine oil is a toxic substance. Dispose of used oil properly. Contact local
authorities for approved disposal methods or possible recycling.
Refer to the SAFETY INFORMATION on pgs 3-9. Also refer to the BEFORE OPERATION
CHECKLIST on pgs 10-11 before operating this machine. Then carefully follow these guidelines:
A.) RECOMMENDED OIL
The following engine oils are recommended: API Service Classification: SF, SG, SH, or SJ.
B.) CHECK THE OIL
1) Check the engine oil daily before starting the engine otherwise shortage of the engine oil
may cause serious damage to the engine such as seizure.
2) To check the oil, the engine should be turned OFF, and the machine should be on a level
surface.
3) Clean the area around the oil gauge before removing it.
4) Remove the oil gauge and wipe it with a clean cloth.
5) Pour the oil slowly to “FULL” mark on the oil gauge.
6) Insert the oil gauge into the tube WITHOUT SCREWING IT IN.
7) Remove the oil gauge to check the oil level. The oil level should be between “ADD” and
“FULL” marks. Do not overfill.
8) Install and tighten the oil gauge.
C.) OIL VISCOSITY
Choose the viscosity according to the temperature as follows: