EAU36113
Ca
nister
1. Canister
2. Canister breather hose
This model i
s equipped with a canister
to prevent the discharging of fuel vapor
into the atmosphere. Before operating
this vehicle, make sure to check the fol-
lowing:
l Check each hose connection.
l Check each hose and canister for
cracks or damage. Replace if
damaged.
l Make sure that the canister
breather is not blocked, and if nec-
essary, clean it.
EAU99871
En
gine oil
The engine oil level should be checked
regularly. In addition, the oil must be
changed and the oil filter cartridge re-
placed at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance chart.
Recommended engine oil:
See page 9-1.
Oil quantity:
Oil change:
2.30 L (2.43 US qt, 2.02 Imp.qt)
With oil filter removal:
2.60 L (2.75 US qt, 2.29 Imp.qt)
ECA11621
l In order to prevent clutch slip-
page
(since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel spec-
ification of “CD” or oils of a
higher quality than specified.
In addition, do not use oils la-
beled “ENERGY CONSERVING
II” or higher.
l Make sure that no foreign ma-
terial enters the crankcase.
To check the engine oil level
1.
Place the vehicle on a level surface
and hold it in an upright position. A
slight tilt to the side can result in a
false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Wait a few minutes for the oil level
to settle for an accurate reading,
and then check the oil level
through the engine oil level check
window located at the bottom-left
side of the crankcase.
1. Engine oil filler cap
2.
Engine oil level check window
3. Maximum level mark
4. Minimum level mark
Periodic maintenance and adjustment
7-9
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