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MAINTENANCE
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
Owner’s Manual
Clean the area around the oil filter. Use a filter wrench (3) to remove the
oil filter (4) from the engine and allow the oil to drain.
The O-ring (5) may have remained on the engine (6) or the filter (7). If
the O-ring (5) is on the engine surface (6), remove it and discard with the
filter (7).
Inspect the new oil filter for any defects. Apply clean engine oil to the oil
filter O-ring (5) and install the oil filter onto the engine until the seal con-
tacts the mounting surface. Turn the filter 2/3 to 3/4 turn by HAND. Pour
in the specified type and amount of oil. See CAPACITIES AND
REPLACEMENT PARTS.
The oil capacity is 1-1/3 quarts (1.3 liters). Add slightly less
than 1-1/3 quarts (1.3 liters) to allow for possible residual oil
left in the engine. The oil must be high quality and meet or
exceed API SF, SG, CC standards. Check the oil level on the
dipstick. Oil should be slightly below H to allow for expansion.
If necessary, continue to add oil slowly and allow time for the
oil to flow down into the engine. Check the oil level on the dip-
stick. Do not overfill.
Do not overfill engine. Too much oil may cause smoking
or allow oil to enter the air filter enclosure.
Both the oil dipstick and fill cap must be in place before oper-
ating the engine. Failure to install the dipstick and fill cap will
result in oil being discharged into the engine compartment.
Start the vehicle. Allow the engine to run for a few minutes to fill up the oil filter. Stop the vehicle on a level surface, set
the parking brake and remove the key. Check for oil leaks at the drain plug and oil filter. Tighten the drain plug or oil filter
if a leak is found. Check the oil level on the dipstick. Add oil if necessary.
Oil increases in volume when warm. The full H mark on the dipstick is calibrated for an engine at operating temperature.
When the engine is cold, the oil will be below the full mark. The engine can be operated safely as long as the oil is within
the safe operating range as indicated on the dipstick. Do not operate vehicle if oil level is below the safe area indi-
cated on the dipstick.
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