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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
52RM0-01E
Pull out the oil dipstick, wipe the oil off with
a clean cloth, insert the dipstick all the way
into the engine, and then remove it again.
The oil on the stick should be between the
upper and lower limits shown on the stick.
If the oil level indication is near the lower
limit, add enough oil to raise the level to
the upper limit.
Refilling
52RM60020
Remove the oil filler cap and pour oil slowly
through the filler hole to bring the oil level
to the upper limit on the dipstick. Be careful
not to overfill the oil. Too much oil is almost
as bad as too little oil. After refilling, start the
engine and allow it to idle for about a min-
ute. Stop the engine, wait about 5 minutes
and check the oil level again.
Changing engine oil and filter
Drain the engine oil while the engine is still
warm.
52RM70010
1) Remove the bolts and screws, and then
remove the engine undercover (if
equipped).
NOTICE
Failure to check the oil level regularly
could lead to serious engine trouble
due to insufficient oil.