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BEFORE OPERATING
CHECK ENGINE OIL (Fig. 12 a, b)
The engine is shipped with approximately 3.5
quarts (3.25 liter) of oil in the crankcase; however,
level of oil must be checked before and after
the engine is first started.
1. Position vehicle on a level surface. Tilt right
seat forward to gain access to the engine
compartment.
2. Remove dipstick from oil tube, wipe clean,
and reinstall into the tube. Pull it out again and
check oil level on dipstick. Oil level must be
maintained between the minimum and maximum
marks on the dipstick.
CAUTION
3. If oil level is low, tilt drivers side seat forward,
remove oil fill cap, and add Ford or Motorcraft oil
or equivalent that meets Ford Specification ESE-
M2C153-E and API categories SG, SG/CC or
SG/CD until level is between the "MIN" and "MAX"
marks on the dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL. See
viscosity chart for recommended weight to use.
4. Install the dipstick firmly in place.
5. Install oil fill cap.
6. Close access door and secure handle.
7. Lower seat to original seating position.
Figure 12 a
1. Oil Dipstick
Change oil and filter after the first 50 hours of
operation. Thereafter, change oil and filter after
every 100 hours of operation. Change oil more
frequently when engine is operated in extremely
dusty or dirty conditions. See page 32.
Servicing the vehicle while the engine is
running or vehicle is not properly secured
could result in personal injury or death.
Before servicing or making adjustments
to the vehicle, stop engine, set parking
brake, and remove key from the switch.
IMPORTANT! Check level of oil BEFORE EACH
USE, while engine is cool so the oil has had
some time to drain into the sump.
SINGLE VISCOSITY OILS
Outside Temperature
- 10°F to +60°F SAE 10W
+10°F to +90°F SAE 20W-20
Above +32°F SAE 30
Above +50°F SAE 40
MULTI-VISCOSITY OILS
Outside Temperature
Below +60°F SAE 5W-30
- 10°F to +90°F SAE 10W-20
Above -10°F SAE 10W-40 or 10W50
Above +50°F SAE 20W-40 or 20W50
Figure 12 b
1. Filler Cap
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