Operation
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6.1.2 Checking Engine Oil Level and Adding Oil
If the oil filler cap is opened during operation or immediately after stopping
the
engine, hot engine oil may spurt out and cause burns since the parts inside
the
engine cover are heated. Always wait for the engine oil to cool down before
open-
ing the cap (about 10 minutes after stopping the
engine).
Stay-bar
Dipstick
Oil filler cap
Inspect and replenish engine oil on a firm
level
ground at all
times.
1. Open the engine cover manually using the handle.
2. Insert the stay-bar into the holding hole to hold open
the engine cover.
3. Pull out the dipstick.
Line (upper)
Line (lower)
•
Carefully insert the stay-bar in the
holding
hole. If
the stay-bar comes out of the
hole,
the engine cover may close, causing serious
personal
injury.
•
Carefully remove and replace dipstick.
If it is
pulled out too strongly, personal injury
may
result, or parts may be
damaged.
4. Check the engine oil level. If the engine oil is not at
the specified level, open the oil filler cap, and add
engine oil.
Proper engine oil level: Between [UPPER] and
[LOWER] lines on dipstick
6.1.3 Checking Engine Cooling Water Level and Adding Water
If the radiator cap is opened during operation or immediately after stopping the
engine, boiling water may spurt out and cause burns. Always wait for the cooling
water to cool down before opening the cap (about 10 minutes after stopping the
engine).
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