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MAINTENANCE
6. Remove the dipstick again and check the level. The oil level must be in the area between L and H (in the cross-
hatch) on the dipstick.
7. The engine can be operated safely as long as oil is within the safe
operating range as indicated on the dipstick.
NOTICE: The lack of oil or low oil level can damage the engine. Do not
operate vehicle if oil level is below the safe area indicated on
the dipstick.
8. If the oil level is below the L line, add engine oil into the dipstick hole
until the level is between L and H.
NOTICE: Excessive oil can damage the engine. Oil expands as it gets hot, so do not overfill.
9. If the oil level is above the H line, pump out the excessive oil with a siphon pump.
10. Replace the dipstick.
NOTICE: The oil dipstick/fill cap must be in place before operating the engine. Failure to install the dipstick/
fill cap will result in oil contamination or oil being discharged into the engine compartment.
See RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS on page 32 for oil capacity and grade. The use of
an incorrect grade of engine oil can damage the engine. Always use the recommended grade. Do
not mix engine oils of different grades or viscosity.
Do not overfill. Excessive oil can damage the engine. Add oil in small quantities with repeated level
checks.
11. When the level is correct, replace the dipstick.
CHANGE THE ENGINE OIL
Change the engine oil at the initial service and then intervals indicated in the SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART
on page 30.
NOTICE: See RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS on page 32 for oil capacity and grade. The use of
an incorrect grade of engine oil can damage the engine. Always use the recommended grade. Do
not mix engine oils of different grades or viscosity.
Do not overfill the oil tank. Excessive oil can damage the engine. Add oil in small quantities with
repeated level checks.
If vehicle is to be stored over winter months, it can be stored with old oil left in engine. The oil
should be changed as part of spring maintenance to remove any moisture that has accumulated
during storage.
Remove the Engine Oil
Wear protective glovestoprevent scalding fromhot engine oil.
Change the engine oil when the engine is warm and the vehicle is parked on a level surface.
1. Turn the key to OFF and engage the parking brake.
2. Wipe the top of the engine clean with a cloth to remove debris that could fall in the engine.
3. Remove the oil fill cap.
4. Place a drain pan under the oil drain plug at the rear of the engine base.
Tools
• ratchet • universal strap wrench
• socket, 19 mm • funnel
• Extension, 8” • drain pan
L H
Safe
Operating Range
Add Oil
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