Operations Manual
HKS 700E
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7. MAINTENANCE
7.1. Changing the engine oil
• Warm the engine up to normal operational temperatures.
• Remove the oil drain screws from the engine and oil tank, drain oil, and
replace the oil filter.
• Drain the oil from the oil cooler and oil lines.
• Screw in the oil drain screws. Tighten according Chapter 9.
• Fill with new oil in the oil tank (3L).
• Run engine at idle for 3 minutes.
• Recheck oil level of oil tank and fill if necessary, the oil level
should be between 1/2 and 2/3rd of the oil tank.
CAUTION!
(1) Use only multi-grade, brand name oils for automobile engines.
(Oil type See Sec. 3.6)
(2) Don't use any aircraft engine oils and/or additives.
7.2. Air filter
For operation in heavy dust conditions, clean the air filter at shorter intervals
or replace.
7.3. Compression test
Measure the engine compression using a compression gauge with a
recording dial. The readings are taken with a fully open throttle at an engine
oil temperature of between 30 Deg.C (86 Deg.C) to 70 Deg.C (160 Deg.F). If
the readings are below 116 psi. (8 bar), A tear down to inspect the pistons,
cylinders, valves and cylinder heads is required.
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