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Chapter 3 OPERATION
Preparation of lubrication system
Engine oil - Refill
1. Remove the cap from the oil filler.
2. Fill the engine oil pan with specified engine oil to
the specified level.
Note: For engine oil, refer to "ENGINE OIL" (5-1). For
engine oil capacity, refer to "MAIN SPECIFICA-
TIONS" (12-1).
3. Remove the rocker cover, and pour engine oil to
the valve mechanism and camshaft oil bath. Pour
engine oil to camshaft oil bath from cylinder head
side.
Oil capacity per cylinder: 0.8 L [0.21 U.S. gal.]
4. Reinstall the rocker covers.
5. Check the oil level in the oil pan as follows:
6. Pull out the oil level gauge and wipe it clean with a
waste cloth.
7. Insert the oil level gauge fully into the oil level
gauge guide, then pull out the gauge again.
8. The correct oil level is between the MAXIMUM and
MINIMUM marks on the oil level gauge.
If the oil level is low, add engine oil of the specified
type.
9. Check the oil pan and other area for oil leaks. Re-
pair the oil leakage if any.
10. Crank the engine with the starter for 10 seconds to
circulate oil throughout the engine. After 1 minute
of rest period, perform the above cranking opera-
tion again to circulate oil in the engine.
11. Check the oil level with the oil level gauge again,
and add oil to the specified level.
Fig. 3-6 Oil filler and oil level gauge
Fig. 3-7 Pouring engine oil on valve mechanisms and
chamber
To crank the engine, shut off the fuel supply to the
engine and operate the starters.
When conducting the above cranking operation, also
check the items to be inspected for the cooling sys-
tem by cranking.
Oil filler
Oil level gauge
Camshaft oil bath
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