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BEFORE OPERATING
CHECK ENGINE CRANKCASE OIL:
The engine is shipped with approximately 2
quarts, 1.89 liters, (w/ filter) 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. Set
Parking Brake. Tilt seat forward to gain access
to the engine compartment. (See FIG. 1)
2. Remove dipstick and wipe oil off with a clean
cloth. Insert dipstick into tube making sure
dipstick is seated fully, remove dipstick and check
level of oil. If oil level is low, remove filler cap and
add enough oil to raise level up to, but not over,
the F mark on the dipstick. Never operate with
the oil level below the L mark or over the F
mark on the dipstick. Add the oil slowly and
check the level often during this process. (See
FIG. 2)
3. The engine uses any high-quality detergent
oil having the American Petroleum Institute - API
- service classification SF or SG. See viscosity
chart for recommended weight to use.
RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
IMPORTANT! Check level of oil BEFORE
EACH USE, while engine is cool so the oil has
had some time to drain into the sump.
FIG. 1
Change oil and filter after the first 5 hours of
operation, thereafter, change oil and filter after
every 100 hours of operation. However, change
oil more frequently when engine is operated in
extremely dusty or dirty conditions.
NOTE: To change the Engine Crankcase Oil and
the Oil Filter, see Engine Maintenance, page 34.
1
2
1781
1516
FIG. 2
CAUTION
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.
4. Install the dipstick firmly in place and install
the oil fill cap.
1. Dipstick 2. Oil Filler Cap
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